By Devadyuti Das | Updated: March 27, 2026 8:16 AM IST
In these collection of pictures, we find out about the big blow to defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru team ahead of IPL 2026 opening match vs Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday.
Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Thushara was retained for Rs 1.6 crore by Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of IPL 2026 season.
Nuwan Thushara has not got NOC from Sri Lanka Cricket to play in IPL 2026. Thushara has failed to meet the fitness standards that the board wants him to maintain.
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood was retained for Rs 12.5 crore by Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of IPL 2026 mini auction.
RCB pacer Josh Hazlewood is unlikely to play in IPL 2026 opener vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru on Saturday.
Josh Hazlewood arrived in Bengaluru on Thursday ahead of IPL 2026 opening match.
Josh Hazlewood missed T20 World Cup 2026 as well for Australia due to Achilles Heel injury.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play IPL 2026 opening match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.