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Will Bhuvneshwar Kumar play in the 2027 ODI World Cup?: Indian fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return to international cricket has captured the attention of the cricketing world. He has been included in the Indian squad for the upcoming five-match T20 International series against New Zealand.
Fans are excited about the 'Swing Master's' comeback to the national team after a long hiatus, and former legends have also highly praised this move.
Ajinkya Rahane Welcomes Bhuvneshwar Kumar's Selection
Former Indian captain Ajinkya Rahane has expressed his happiness over Bhuvneshwar Kumar's selection. He suggested that while including 'Bhuvi' in the T20 squad, the selectors likely considered not just this series, but also the roadmap for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ajinkya Rahane admitted that he did not expect Bhuvi to return so soon, but noted that this bold decision by the selectors is truly praiseworthy.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar's IPL 2026 Stats & T20I Return Journey
Bhuvneshwar Kumar played his last T20 International match against New Zealand in November 2022. Since then, he had been consistently out of the team.
However, instead of giving up, he continued to work on his bowling in domestic cricket and the IPL.Explosive Performance in IPL 2026:
- Team: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Matches: 16
- Wickets: 28
- Economy Rate: 7.95
In this IPL season, Bhuvi claimed 28 wickets for RCB, relying on sharp swing and brilliant yorkers during the death overs. This performance caught the selectors' attention and once again opened the doors to the national team for him.
Will Bhuvneshwar Kumar Fit into Gautam Gambhir's Blueprint for CWC 2027?
Ajinkya Rahane also expressed hope that head coach Gautam Gambhir would want to see Bhuvneshwar in the team as an experienced and reliable fast bowler.
If Bhuvneshwar Kumar manages to make an impact in the five-match T20 series against New Zealand, it could pave the way for his comeback in ODI cricket as well. This would significantly strengthen his case for the 2027 50-over World Cup.
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