Bhuvneshwar Kumar recalled to T20I squad after IPL 2026 exploits
· Sports · Sportstar, RVCJ Media
Bhuvneshwar Kumar takes 28 wickets in 17 matches as RCB wins back-to-back IPL 2026 titles, prompting BCCI’s senior selection committee to recall him to India’s T20I fold. Ravichandran Ashwin praised the bowler’s form on his podcast ‘Ash ki Baat’, stating his back-to-back IPL performances earned him the spot, his first since the 2022 New Zealand series. Ashwin noted Bhuvneshwar is India’s finest new-ball bowler in two decades after Jasprit Bumrah, capable of swinging the ball both ways. The veteran is set to feature in the upcoming New Zealand tour and could force his way back into the ODI side if he maintains fitness and form.
Why it matters
Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s recall strengthens India’s T20I bowling attack ahead of the New Zealand series, offering a proven new-ball option after a three-year gap. His form may also provide a pathway back into the ODI setup, directly impacting team selection and Mohammed Shami’s return prospects.
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