Amrit Thoughts. The India-West Indies series is currently tied at 2-2. Let us tell you that the last match of the series will be played on October 17 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Even before this, fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has returned to Team India. Arshdeep got injured before the fifth and last match of the series. Due to which this change has been made.
According to the official media advisory issued by BCCI, Arshdeep Singh suffered a shoulder injury while bowling during the fourth T20 match played in Hyderabad. Keeping his injury in mind, Bhuvi has been included in the team. 36-year-old Bhuvneshwar was selected in the T-20 team for the New Zealand tour starting from October 22. But, due to Arshdeep's injury he has just returned. Bhuvneshwar played his last international match in 2022.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns in T20 series against New Zealand after 4 years
Indian fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar played his last T20 International match on 22 November 2022 against New Zealand in Napier. Since then he is out of Team India. The news of Team India's comeback is important for cricket fans. Bhuvneshwar played his last T20 International on 22 November 2022 against New Zealand in Napier.
Since then he was out of the Indian T-20 team. There is intense discussion about his return to the team after almost four years. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has included Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the Indian team for the five-match T20 International series against New Zealand. This series will start from October 22. Bhuvneshwar's return is considered important considering his recent performance and experience.
Top wicket taker Arshdeep Singh got injured in the fourth match
Arshdeep's injury has become a matter of concern for the Indian team. Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is the highest wicket taker for India in this series. Arshdeep has taken five wickets in four matches so far. In the third match also, he bowled brilliantly and took three wickets for 44 runs. In such a situation, the team management will keep an eye on the medical updates regarding his availability. In his absence, the responsibility of fast bowling may increase on other bowlers.