India, May 11 -- Josh Hazlewood's involvement in the remainder of IPL 2025 is uncertain, with the Australian fast-bowler reportedly nursing a shoulder injury that might see him protected by Cricket Australia ahead of their World Test Championship final starting on June 11.

Hazlewood has been a leading player for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025, living up to the billing as he has forefronted their bowling efforts this season with 18 wickets and match-winning performances. However, Hazlewood did miss RCB's final match before the suspension of the IPL season with an injury, which might see him withdrawn from contention for RCB if the IPL returns in the last two weeks of May.

As per an ESPNcricinfo report, Hazlewood picked up a shou...