Hanuma Vihari Urges India to Recall Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Bolster Bowling
· Sports · Indian Express, ESPNCricinfo
Indian cricketer Hanuma Vihari has asserted that the national team should bring back seasoned bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar to strengthen the bowling attack following recent heavy runs conceded against West Indies. Vihari noted on his YouTube channel that India failed to defend 351 runs in New Chandigarh and conceded over 400 runs in Guwahati during the recent ODI series. Pointing to the injury records of Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, Vihari argued that the team cannot rely solely on inexperienced bowlers and needs the security and breakthrough capabilities of veterans like Bhuvneshwar and Mohammed Shami. Responding to the remarks on the Jatin Sapru channel, Bhuvneshwar stated that he has moved past the phase of waiting anxiously for a recall but remains open to playing for India if called upon.
Why it matters
The debate over veteran selection highlights concerns about India's bowling depth and ability to defend totals against top international batting line-ups.
Read the original report — Indian Express
Join us on Telegram
Breaking news the moment it lands. At 10,000 members we ship the Android app.