RCB vs SRH, IPL 2026: There is less than 24 hours left for IPL 2026 to start. The first match of the 19th season of IPL will be played between RCB and Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28 in Bengaluru.
Before this match, RCB team narrowly escaped from a major accident. Due to the wisdom of the coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore, a major accident was averted, otherwise the team could have faced huge losses.
An accident was about to happen to Josh Hazlewood
Actually, Royal Challengers Bangalore fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is in the process of recovering from his injury. Due to which he will not be seen playing in the first match of IPL 2026. Recently, photos of his training have surfaced, in which he was seen working hard with the team’s strength and conditioning coach. Hazlewood is working on fitness in the RCB camp.
Josh Hazlewood seen training with the S&C coach of RCB
“He nearly got himself another injury as Padikkal whacked a ball straight where he was stretching. Saved in the nick of time by the physio”, says @kaushik_cbour man at the venue pic.twitter.com/tdSj2yrTyD
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) March 27, 2026
Josh Hazlewood narrowly escapes
But, a scary moment also came during the training, when Devdutt Padikkal hit a ball hard and it went straight to the place where Hazlewood was stretching. However, the physio showed immediate understanding and saved him. Due to which Hazlewood narrowly escaped injury, but this definitely increased some concern among RCB fans and team management.
Josh Hazlewood is not fit yet
Hazlewood has been suffering from hamstring and Achilles tendon injuries for a long time. Due to which he will not be able to play even in the opening match of IPL 2026. Team coach Andy Flower has already made it clear that the bowlers are not fully ready yet and their fitness is being constantly monitored. RCB management is hoping that Hazlewood will soon be fully fit and join the team
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