Royal Challengers Bangalore won their first game of IPL 2023 very easily. The team looked strong and balanced. But let us tell you that RCB is currently playing without two of their most important overseas players – Josh Hazlewood and Wanindu Hasaranga.
An important update has recently come up regarding the joining dates of these two superstars.
Josh Hazlewood And Wanindu Hasaranga Joining Updates:
RCB coach Mike Hesson has confirmed that Josh Hazlewood will join RCB on 14th April. Whereas, Wanindu Hasaranga will join the RCB camp by 10th April.
Hazlewood’s absence is a significant blow to the team, as he is their most consistent bowler in power play and death overs. The Australian fast bowler has been a valuable asset for RCB, taking 20 wickets in the 2022 IPL season, making him the team’s second-best bowler behind Wanindu Hasaranga. Hasaranga, on the other hand, has been the team’s leading spinner after Yuzvendra Chahal was released ahead of the Mega Auction.
Royal Challengers Bangalore star batsmen Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar have already been ruled out of the entire tournament of IPL 2023. While Micheal Bracewell has replaced Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar’s replacement is yet to be announced.
RCB squad IPL 2023:
Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammad Siraj, Faf Du Plessis, Harshal Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dinesh Karthik, Shahbaz Ahemad, Anuj Rawat, Akash Deep, Josh Hazlewood, Mahipal Lomror, Finn Allen, Suyash Prabhudessai, Karn Sharma, Siddharth Kaul, David Willey, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Rajan Kumar, Avinash Singh, Sonu Yadav, Micheal Bracewell