The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 was put on hold after a match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings was stopped due to safety concerns on May 8. Now, everyone is waiting to know when the tournament will restart. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) hasn’t released a new schedule yet, and different reports are giving different restart dates.
A Big Blow to RCB
Josh Hazlewood’s return to IPL 2025 is uncertain, according to a report by ESPN Cricinfo. He missed the match against CSK on May 3 because of shoulder pain. Even if the IPL hadn’t been suspended, he might have missed more matches.
Hazlewood has struggled with injuries before. He had to miss some matches in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He has said that he was still recovering during the early part of IPL 2025. Cricket Australia isn’t too worried about his injury. They expect him to join a conditioning camp in the UK in early June.
IPL 2025 Top Contenders
RCB players are still in the running for the Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Virat Kohli has 505 runs and is a strong contender for the Orange Cap. Meanwhile, Josh Hazlewood is RCB’s top wicket-taker with 18 wickets in 10 matches, making him a top contender for the Purple Cap.
Some key points to consider:
- IPL 2025 was suspended due to safety concerns during a Delhi Capitals vs. Punjab Kings match.
- The BCCI hasn’t announced a new schedule or restart date.
- Josh Hazlewood’s return to IPL 2025 is uncertain due to a shoulder injury.
- Hazlewood has a history of injuries and was still recovering during the early part of IPL 2025.
- Cricket Australia expects Hazlewood to join a conditioning camp in the UK in early June.
- Virat Kohli and Josh Hazlewood are top contenders for the Orange Cap and Purple Cap, respectively.