New Delhi, May 30 -- At a time when Mitchell Starc decided not to return to the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) following the one-week pause due India-Pakistan conflict and prepare for the World Test Championship (WTC) final, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Josh Hazlewood stated the intensity in the world's toughest franchise league will come in handy in preparation against South Africa at Lord's.

Both Starc and Hazlewood are a part of the Australian team for the WTC final against the Proteas, starting on June 11. Having missed a few games for RCB in IPL 2025, following a shoulder niggle, Hazlewood delivered when it mattered and played a huge part in RCB's road to IPL 2025 final with 3/21 against Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1....