India, May 3 -- Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood is not a part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) playing XI for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. However, it is not known why the speedster has not been included in the lineup. Lungi Ngidi has replaced the Australian quick.

Rajat Patidar was also not asked about Hazlewood's absence from the playing XI during the toss. The RCB captain just confirmed the change in the lineup.

According to reports, Hazlewood was also absent from the pre-match warm-ups, as he was seen chatting with CSK pacer Nathan Ellis.

However, Hazlewood's absence from the playing XI has sent the RCB supporters into a meltdown and f...