Bhuvneshwar Kumar And...? 3 RCB Players Who Can Be Out Of IPL 2025 Due To Injury

Bhuvneshwar Kumar For SRH [Source: @jeevanmendis/x.com]

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have taken special care to assimilate a strong squad with all grounds covered for IPL 2025. A close look at their team for the upcoming edition will give us the idea that they have done a brilliant job in covering up one of their major weaknesses from the previous campaigns, bowling.

While the team looks much more well-compiled and balanced than in other seasons, a few important players have a history of injuries on the side. This article will look at three RCB players from their IPL 2025 side who could pick up an injury ahead of the season and miss it.

3. Liam Livingstone

Liam Livingstone For PBKS in IPL [Source: @Ipl_scoop/x.com]

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have spent ₹ 8.75 Cr to secure the services of the English all-rounder for the upcoming edition of the tournament. Liam Livingstone is known for his explosive batting and his ability to deliver some useful overs for the team. 

RCB will be hoping that Livingstone delivers for them during the upcoming edition with both the bat and the ball. However, the explosive all-rounder has had a history of injuries, which has often plagued his career. There is every chance he could pick up an injury ahead of IPL 2024 and might be sidelined during the season.

2. Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood For RCB [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]

Josh Hazlewood is currently sidelined from cricketing action after he picked up a right calf strain during the third Test of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. As per the latest reports, he will be fit before IPL 2025. However, Hazlewood has often been sidelined from the action with niggles, and it has been a recurring issue in his career. 

RCB have spent ₹ 12.50 Cr for Hazlewood and have pinned a lot of hope on the Aussie bowler to play a key role in their bowling efforts during IPL 2025. However, the fact that the injury often affects him and takes him out of action could be a big concern for team management. 

1. Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar in RCB jersey [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com]

The Indian pacer will be a key part of the RCB plans during the IPL 2025. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has come as an answer to a lot of their unanswered questions. The Indian pacer can bowl effectively in power plays and death overs. The RCB management will hope that Bhuvi brings out his best during the next IPL season and plays a key role in taking them to their first-ever IPL title win. 

RCB have spent ₹ 10.75 Cr for Bhuvneshwar, which shows their hope for him. However, the Indian bowler has suffered from injuries throughout his career, which is one reason he failed to realise his full potential at the game's highest level. With his history of frequent injuries, there is a chance that he could pick up a niggle ahead of IPL 2025, which sidelines him for the season. 

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