RCB handed huge blow as Josh Hazlewood is set to miss the first half of IPL 2023 Two nights before their IPL 2023 opener against five-time champions Mumbai Indians at home, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have been handed a major blow as fast bowler Josh Hazlewood lifted the lid on his availability for the season amid reports of injury.