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Bhuvneshwar Kumar's India Return Highlights Shortcomings Of Other Pacers: WV Raman
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News18•16-10-2026, 11:41
Bhuvneshwar Kumar's India Return Highlights Shortcomings Of Other Pacers: WV Raman
- •Bhuvneshwar Kumar earned a recall to the Indian T20I squad for the New Zealand series following stellar performances in the IPL.
- •The 36-year-old veteran finished as the second-highest wicket-taker in IPL 2026 with 28 scalps from 16 matches, helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- •Former India cricketer WV Raman praised Bhuvneshwar's comeback but noted that it raises concerns over whether other fast bowlers have done enough to keep him out.
- •Raman emphasized that despite challenges on flat batting tracks, fast bowling coaches need to invest more time in developing young raw pacers outside the regular cricket schedule.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar forced his way back into the national team through stellar performances in the IPL, helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru win back-to-back titles and finishing as the second-highest wicket-taker in the 2026 season with 28 scalps.
Former India cricketer WV Raman noted that while Bhuvneshwar's resilient comeback is admirable, it highlights shortcomings and a lack of sufficient progress among India's other fast bowlers to keep him out of contention.
Raman emphasized that India's fast bowling coach must spend extra time working with promising young quicks outside the packed international schedule to ensure they are adequately prepared for the highest level.
