The Bengaluru-based franchise will commence their title defence against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, March 28. Captain Rajat Patidar will need his strongest squad available to replicate their victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final of the previous tournament.
“Josh has missed quite a bit of cricket recently due to injuries, so he is currently working on a return-to-play program in Australia," Bobat said.
Main Objective at the Auction Was to Strengthen the Squad - Mo Bobat on Venkatesh Iyer
Mo Bobat also spoke about Venkatesh Iyer’s place in the starting lineup. He emphasized that the franchise values building intense internal competition rather than guaranteeing starting positions.
"We want healthy competition for places, and adding a player of Venky’s quality, experience, and calibre is a no-brainer. You build a stronger squad first and then focus on selection closer to the opening game."
RCB Back Josh Hazlewood Despite Injury Woes
Josh Hazlewood missed the T20 World Cup 2026 and the Ashes due to hamstring and Achilles tendon injuries. However, RCB retained the 35-year-old fast bowler after he took 22 wickets in their IPL 2025 title-winning campaign.
However, Iyer has played 62 IPL matches. The left-handed batter helped Kolkata Knight Riders win the 2024 title under Shreyas Iyer. He scored 370 runs in 15 matches at an average of 46.25 and a strike rate above 158, including four half-centuries.
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