India, June 3 -- Just as Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare for the biggest night in their IPL history, a major curveball has unsettled their camp. Star opener Phil Salt didn't train for the IPL 2025 final against Punjab Kings, with the Englishman expecting the birth of his first child. Salt's absence from RCB's practice session on the eve of the final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium only fuelled the speculation.

According to a report by ESPNCricinfo, Salt may not even be in the city, with plans being made for him to accompany his partner during the delivery. If that turns out to be true, it would be a huge blow to RCB's title hopes, as Salt has been instrumental in powering their batting charge this season with 387 runs in 12 matc...