After a brief suspension due to geopolitical tensions, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to resume on May 17. Teams are now focused on reintegrating key players who had returned home during the hiatus. For Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), this means the return of several pivotal overseas players, bolstering their squad for the remainder of the season.
Key Players Rejoin RCB
- Josh Hazlewood: The Australian pacer is expected to rejoin RCB, having taken 18 wickets in 10 matches this season with an economy rate of 8.44.
- Romario Shepherd: The West Indies all-rounder has returned to the RCB squad. Earlier in the season, he made headlines with a blistering 14-ball fifty against Chennai Super Kings, marking the fastest half-century of IPL 2025.
- Phil Salt: The English wicketkeeper-batsman has rejoined RCB for the remainder of the tournament. Known for his aggressive batting at the top order, Salt’s presence is expected to strengthen RCB’s lineup.
- Lungi Ngidi: The South African fast bowler has also rejoined the RCB squad. Ngidi had earlier made a significant impact by taking three wickets in his debut match for RCB this season against CSK.
RCB’s Season So Far
RCB has had a competitive season, with key performances from both domestic and international players. The return of these overseas players is poised to enhance their prospects as they aim for a strong finish in the tournament.
As the league resumes, RCB’s reloaded squad, featuring Hazlewood, Shepherd, Salt, and Ngidi, is set to make a formidable push towards securing their maiden IPL title.
