Former India all-rounder and 2007 T20 World Cup winner Irfan Pathan questioned the timing of Bhuvneshwar Kumar's recall after the seamer conceded 180 runs and took one wicket in four matches against New Zealand. Pathan said the selection decision was questionable with the next T20 World Cup still so
Tim Seifert smashed 93 off 50 balls and Glenn Phillips added an unbeaten 65 as New Zealand chased India’s 192-run target in 18 overs, winning the fifth T20I by seven wickets at Seddon Park. India still claimed the five-match series 3-2.
India head into the final T20I against New Zealand with a 3-1 series lead, but the 87-run defeat in Auckland has raised questions over selection. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could return at the top, while Kuldeep Yadav or Varun Chakravarthy are options to strengthen the spin attack.
Ravichandran Ashwin awarded Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma perfect 10s after India chased 199 in 13.2 overs to beat New Zealand by six wickets and take a 3-0 series lead.
Ajinkya Rahane has named his all-time India Test XI, selecting Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni while leaving out Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah. The former India batter’s team was framed around players he had shared the field with.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar says the IPL helped shape his return to India after nearly four years away from international cricket. The 36-year-old fast bowler credited preparation, family support and a low-pressure approach after returning to the playing XI against New Zealand in Christchurch.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar went wicketless for 49 runs in four overs on his India return against New Zealand, with Dinesh Karthik pointing to two uncharacteristic no-balls while urging perspective after the seamer’s long international absence.
Ravi Shastri says Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s experience makes his India T20I recall an obvious choice ahead of the five-match New Zealand series beginning October 22. The 36-year-old pacer returns to the national setup after nearly four years away.
India and West Indies head into the fifth T20I in Bengaluru with the series tied 2-2, but forecasts of rain and possible thunderstorms could disrupt Saturday’s decider at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
India have added veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to the squad for the fifth T20I against West Indies in Bengaluru after Arshdeep Singh sustained a bowling-shoulder injury. The one-match addition comes ahead of the series decider on October 17.
Ravichandran Ashwin says Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s India comeback is the reward for consistent performances, not something the experienced pacer chased. The 36-year-old has returned to India’s T20I squad for the New Zealand series after impressive IPL campaigns.
India assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak has highlighted experience and consistent IPL performances as key factors behind Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s recall to the T20I squad for the upcoming New Zealand series. The veteran fast bowler last represented India in November 2022.
