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Bhuvneshwar Kumar Returns to India T20I Squad: There is some big and welcome news for Indian cricket fans. A major change has been made to the Indian squad just ahead of the fifth and final T20I against the West Indies. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) men’s selection committee has brought experienced fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar into the team.
Let’s take a look at the story behind this sudden change and the key details surrounding Saturday’s exciting encounter.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar Makes Surprise Return Before New Zealand Tour
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar was recently named in the Indian squad for the upcoming five-match T20 series against New Zealand. This marked his return to India’s T20 side for the first time since 2022.
However, even before departing for New Zealand, 'Bhuvi' received some more good news. In an official announcement on Friday (October 16), the BCCI stated that Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been added to the squad for the Bengaluru T20I with immediate effect a move being described as a surprise 'parachute landing' into the Indian team.
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Will Bhuvneshwar Kumar Feature in India's Playing 11 for 5th T20I?
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With Arshdeep Singh unavailable due to injury, it is highly likely that Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be seen in action as part of the playing eleven for Saturday’s match (October 17) against the West Indies at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar brings a wealth of experience, possessing the ability to swing the new ball early on and restrict batters in the death overs with his precise yorkers. His return is expected to strengthen the Indian pace bowling attack.
India Updated T20I Squad vs West Indies
Following the changes made by the BCCI, the Indian squad for the final match against the West Indies is as follows:
- Captain: Shreyas Iyer
- Vice-Captain: Tilak Varma
- Wicketkeepers: Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson
- Batters & All-rounders: Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir
- Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh (injured), Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar
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