Bhuvneshwar Kumar Earns India Recall After Four Years for New Zealand T20Is

Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back in India's T20I setup after a four-year gap, named in the squad for the five-match series against New Zealand beginning October 22.

The recall is a reward for sustained domestic and IPL form. Known for his new-ball swing and death-overs nous, the 36-year-old brings experience to a bowling attack blending youth and guile. His India comeback means he will miss the Hong Kong Sixes, where Krunal Pandya takes over as captain.

What it means

With the T20 calendar building toward major tournaments, Bhuvneshwar's return gives India a proven swing option. If he performs against New Zealand, the veteran could yet force his way into bigger plans.

Source: Sports wires