"Did Not Chase It" - Bhuvneshwar Kumar Opens up on India Comeback Amid NZ vs IND 2026 T20Is
Bhuvneshwar Kumar said his India return was driven by strong Indian Premier League form and that he plans to keep playing domestic cricket.
- India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to the national team after a 4-year absence for the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand, crediting his Indian Premier League performances over the past two years for the comeback.
- Since his return, Bhuvneshwar has claimed just one wicket across three T20I matches against New Zealand, conceding 49, 50, and 40 runs respectively in those games.
- Even as Modern T20 cricket becomes increasingly batter-friendly, Bhuvneshwar maintains that "good bowlers" can still control the game, noting they can land the ball accurately despite low margins of error.
- Speaking on the evolution of the game, Bhuvneshwar praised the current generation of Indian Batters for playing fearlessly, noting that IPL experience has made the new crop both new and experienced simultaneously.
- Regarding a potential return to ODIs, Bhuvneshwar said he is not thinking too far ahead in his international career, planning instead to continue playing domestic cricket in Mushtaq Ali or Vijay Hazare tournaments.
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