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flag RCB faces title defense challenges as key bowler Josh Hazlewood misses 2026 IPL and World Cup due to injury.

flag Royal Challengers Bengaluru faces a major challenge in defending their 2025 IPL title as key fast bowler Josh Hazlewood remains sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained in November 2025. flag The 35-year-old Australian is expected to miss the opening matches of the 2026 season, including the March 28 opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad, and has also missed the T20 World Cup 2026. flag His absence, highlighted by former captain Faf du Plessis, is seen as a significant setback due to his crucial role in both powerplay and death overs. flag With no confirmed return date, RCB must rely on other bowlers like Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, while emphasizing the need for balance, including quality finger spinners like Krunal Pandya, to counter the batting-friendly Chinnaswamy Stadium conditions.

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