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Bhuvneshwar Kumar makes stunning comeback to Team India at age 36

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News18•06-10-2026, 21:40
Bhuvneshwar Kumar makes stunning comeback to Team India at age 36
- •Veteran bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has made a sensational comeback to Team India at the age of 36 for the upcoming New Zealand series.
- •Bhuvneshwar is famously known for dismissing legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on a duck for the only time in his 25-year first-class career during the 2008-09 Ranji Trophy final.
- •The pacer earned his recall to the national side after delivering stellar performances in the IPL, helping RCB win back-to-back trophies.
- •Having played his last international match in 2022 against New Zealand, Bhuvi is set to return to international cricket after four years.
- •In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead the Indian bowling attack in the upcoming five-match T20 series against New Zealand.
Key Questions Answered
Bhuvneshwar Kumar earned a comeback to Team India following his crucial role in helping RCB win back-to-back trophies in the IPL.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar played his last international match in 2022 against New Zealand before making his comeback after four years.
Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as the captain of the Indian team for the upcoming T20 series tour of New Zealand.





