Hazlewood Pays Price for Rushed Comebacks

Josh Hazlewood stood at Chinnaswamy's end. He delivered 1 for 20 against LSG. Thirteen dots on a two-paced pitch. RCB won. Home streak intact.

Missing 151 days, he'd first hurt his hamstring. Achilles and tendon followed. Calf tore last. He rushed back for the Ashes. Wanted T20 World Cup spots too. Body rebelled. IPL start delayed. Early rust showed. Hard lengths fixed it. Rhythm returned.

Franchise schedules pile up. International windows clash. Players push limits. Recoveries shorten. Tendons snap. Calves rip. Management lags behind. Tours demand full squads. Boards eye cups. Bodies break. Hazlewood's haul hints at rhythm regained. Rush less. Heal properly.