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Bhuvneshwar Kumar makes sensational return to India T20 squad after four years
- •Veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been recalled to the Indian T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against New Zealand after a nearly four-year hiatus.
- •The 36-year-old earned his recall following stellar performances in the IPL with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, taking 17 wickets and showcasing lethal swing and seam movement.
- •Bhuvneshwar's inclusion comes under interim selection chair Pragyan Ojha following the exit of Ajit Agarkar, adding vital experience in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah.
- •The seasoned fast bowler is expected to guide young prospects like Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav with an eye on the 2028 T20 World Cup.
- •The five-match T20I series in New Zealand is scheduled to run from October 22 to November 1, followed by ODIs and Tests.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar was recalled to the Indian T20 squad following his stellar role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's back-to-back IPL titles, where he took 17 wickets in the last season and tormented batsmen with swing and seam movement. His inclusion was also facilitated by the exit of former chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, allowing interim chair Pragyan Ojha and colleagues to value the experienced seamer's presence in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah.
India will play a five-match T20I series in New Zealand from October 22 to November 1. The first two matches take place in Christchurch on October 22, followed by the third match in Wellington on October 27, and the final two games in Auckland and Hamilton on October 30 and November 1 respectively.
Shreyas Iyer serves as the captain of India's T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against New Zealand, with Tilak Varma acting as the vice-captain.
