Permanent treatment for Hazlewood’s injury? Kumble suggested the name of this dreaded Kiwi bowler to RCB

News India Live, Digital Desk: The relationship between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and their fans is one of “expectation”. Every year the team becomes stronger, but sometimes bowling and sometimes luck betrays us. Especially when it comes to fast bowling, RCB always seems to be struggling. our star bowler Josh Hazlewood When fit, they wreak havoc. But the problem is ‘when they are fit.’

Hazlewood has a history of being out of the team on important occasions due to injury. And if something like this happens in the middle of IPL 2026, what will the team do? To solve this puzzle, ‘Jumbo’ i.e. Anil Kumble has given a tremendous idea.

Who is the ‘dark horse’ in Kumble’s eyes?

Former veteran spinner Anil Kumble believes that RCB should not just run after big names in the auction. They will have to keep a strong ‘backup’ of Hazlewood ready. The player named by Kumble is a New Zealand fast bowler. Matt Henry,

Now you might ask why Henry? There is a solid reason behind this.

Matt Henry: Hazlewood’s ‘carbon copy’

Those who understand cricket know that Josh Hazlewood is known more for his precise line and length than his speed. Matt Henry is also a similar bowler.

1. New ball magician: Matt Henry is adept at swinging the ball in the powerplay and keeping the batsmen tied.
2. Experience: Henry has proved himself many times in international cricket and World Cup. They do not disintegrate under pressure.
3. Backup Plan: Kumble’s logic is simple: if Hazlewood is fit, he will play. But if something happens to them, Matt Henry will not let the team’s balance deteriorate. They can come quietly and do their work.

Will not be heavy on purse

Matt Henry can be a profitable deal for RCB. While crores have to be spent on bowlers like Starc or Cummins, an effective bowler like Matt Henry can probably be found in the budget. With this, RCB will have money left to buy the remaining players.

This advice of Anil Kumble is no less than a ‘masterstroke’ for management. Now it remains to be seen whether the RCB camp (table) raises the paddle for Henry on the day of the auction or not.

At the moment it seems that if Matt Henry comes in the red jersey, then it is sure to be a disaster for the batsmen at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.