RCB head coach Andy Flower said Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood would've missed IPL 2024's first half as he has a "baby due at the end of March", after RCB released Hazlewood from their squad. Hazlewood played three matches in IPL 2023 where he picked three wickets. Hazlewood was signed by RCB for ₹7.75 crore in IPL 2022's mega auction.