IPL 2025: RCB win toss, opt to bowl against defending champions KKR, Bhuvneshwar Kumar misses out
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar missed the IPL 2025 opener due to a minor injury, which raised concerns among fans.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru opted to bowl first after winning the toss against Kolkata Knight Riders.
- RCB selected Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, and Yash Dayal as pace options in Kumar's absence.
- Rajat Patidar expressed excitement about the opportunity to lead RCB and learn from great players.
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IPL 2025: RCB win toss, opt to bowl against defending champions KKR, Bhuvneshwar Kumar misses out
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