Bhuvneshwar Kumar recalled for New Zealand tour after four-year absence
· Sports · Indian Express, Times of India
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been selected for India's New Zealand tour after a four-year absence from international cricket. The 36-year-old seamer will turn 38 when India defend their T20 World Cup title in 2028. He was called up as cover for Arshdeep Singh, who suffered an elbow blow in Hyderabad and may miss the tie-breaking T20I against West Indies. Bhuvneshwar's familiarity with M Chinnaswamy Stadium, his IPL home ground, could see him fast-tracked if Arshdeep is unfit. His IPL consistency, including 26 wickets at 8.45 economy in 18 games at Chinnaswamy, underpins the recall. Coach Morne Morkel said Arshdeep would play if fully fit, but Bhuvneshwar's reintegration seems inevitable otherwise.
Why it matters
The recall affects India's T20 World Cup preparation, as Bhuvneshwar could provide experience in Jasprit Bumrah's absence. It also impacts Arshdeep Singh's immediate international prospects following his injury.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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