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Bhuvneshwar Kumar makes a sensational comeback at 36
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News18•07-10-2026, 20:55
Bhuvneshwar Kumar makes a sensational comeback at 36
- •Bhuvneshwar Kumar has made a remarkable comeback to the Indian team at the age of 36, proving that experience and skill outweigh age.
- •Dropped in 2022 due to a drop in pace and swing, the same swing bowling mastery has now paved the way for his glorious return.
- •Instead of losing heart, he focused on domestic cricket and mentored youngsters while delivering stellar performances with 45 wickets for RCB in the IPL.
- •With changes in selection dynamics, his undeniable skill and consistency finally earned him a well-deserved spot back in the national squad.
Key Questions Answered
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was dropped after his pace and swing significantly dropped during the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final against England in Adelaide, followed by an unimpressive performance in the subsequent New Zealand series.
Bhuvneshwar focused on domestic cricket, mentored young bowlers, and performed brilliantly in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bengaluru by taking 45 wickets across the 2025 and 2026 seasons, which paved the way for his return following Ajit Agarkar's departure.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to the national side for the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand scheduled to be played later in October.
