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Welcome back swing king: Fans erupt as Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns for New Zealand T20Is
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Moneycontrol•06-10-2026, 22:06
Welcome back swing king: Fans erupt as Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns for New Zealand T20Is
- •Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been named in India's squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, marking his return after nearly four years.
- •The 36-year-old earned his recall following impressive performances for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he claimed 17 wickets and helped secure back-to-back IPL titles.
- •Bhuvneshwar's inclusion comes under interim selection committee head Pragyan Ojha, following the exit of former chairman Ajit Agarkar.
- •The experienced seamer is expected to mentor young pacers like Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav with an eye on the 2028 T20 World Cup.
- •India's five-match T20I series against New Zealand is scheduled to run from October 22 to November 1 across various venues.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to the national team on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, nearly four years after his last appearance, following his selection for the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand.
India will play five T20Is in New Zealand from October 22 to November 1, 2026. The matches are scheduled in Christchurch on October 22, Wellington on October 27, Auckland on October 30, and Hamilton on November 1.
Shreyas Iyer will lead India as captain for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, with Tilak Varma serving as the vice-captain.
