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IND vs WI: Major heartbreak for 1.4 billion Indians as rain ruins Bhuvneshwar Kumar comeback
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News18•17-10-2026, 23:40
IND vs WI: Major heartbreak for 1.4 billion Indians as rain ruins Bhuvneshwar Kumar comeback
- •The fifth T20 match at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium was called off due to persistent rain during India's innings.
- •As the match ended in a washout, the five-match T20 series finished in a 2-2 tie with the trophy being shared.
- •Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to the India squad after 1,425 days, creating massive excitement among fans in the stadium.
- •Fans and players suffered a major heartbreak as rain prevented Bhuvneshwar Kumar from getting a chance to bowl after his long awaited comeback.
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The fifth T20 match at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium was initially reduced to nine overs, but rain returned during India's innings and forced the match to be abandoned, ending the series in a 2-2 tie.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to the national team after a hiatus of 1,425 days, having last played for India in November 2022.
Although Bhuvneshwar was unexpectedly selected for the team and practiced before the match, persistent rain interrupted India's innings and eventually caused the game to be called off before he got a chance to bowl.
