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Bhuvneshwar Kumar makes stunning India comeback after 4 years
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News18•06-10-2026, 21:45
Bhuvneshwar Kumar makes stunning India comeback after 4 years
- •Veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to the Indian T20 squad for the upcoming series in New Zealand after a four-year absence.
- •The 36-year-old earned his recall following stellar performances in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, taking 17 wickets.
- •His return was facilitated by the departure of former chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, with Pragyan Ojha now serving as interim chair.
- •Bhuvneshwar is expected to bring immense experience and guide young pacers like Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav for the 2028 T20 World Cup.
- •India is scheduled to play a five-match T20I series in New Zealand starting from October 22.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to the national squad nearly four years after his last international appearance for the upcoming T20I series in New Zealand.
The five-match T20I series in New Zealand runs from October 22 to November 1, with the opening match scheduled in Christchurch on October 22.
Pragyan Ojha is serving as the interim chairman of selectors following the exit of former chairman Ajit Agarkar.
