Bhuvneshwar Kumar Comeback Inside Story: India’s experienced fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has returned to the Indian team after 4 years. Bhuvi has been given a chance for the 5-match T20 series against New Zealand. This series is going to start from 22nd October. Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return was a big surprise for all the cricket fans, because no one expected it. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been performing brilliantly in domestic cricket and IPL for a long time. Due to this, he has again been given a chance in Team India. However, now a new report has come out, which reveals why his return was delayed? The report revealed that the former Chief Selector was standing in the way of Bhuvi’s return.
Ajit Agarkar had stopped his return?
According to reports, Ajit Agarkar had blocked the way for Bhuvneshwar Kumar to return to Team India. The selection committee led by Agarkar believed that Team India should trust new and young bowlers instead of old players. Agarkar’s thinking was that to prepare the team of the future, only young fast bowlers should be given continuous opportunities. Former fast bowler RP Singh, who was part of the same selection committee, had many times advocated for the return of Bhuvneshwar Kumar in view of his excellent form. However, the Chief Selector ignored his words and Bhuvi remained a hindrance in his return.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned as soon as Agarkar left
Ajit Agarkar’s tenure ended on 4 October 2026. In such a situation, BCCI made Pragyan Ojha the interim chief selector. The selection committee led by Pragyan Ojha expressed confidence in Bhuvi considering his excellent form and his experience. Indian team has to play 5 matches T20 series against New Zealand from 22nd October. Jasprit Bumrah will not play in this series. In such a situation, the selectors needed a fast bowler who could take wickets with the new ball in the beginning and stop runs in the death overs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar fits perfectly in this role, who is expert in swinging the new ball. In such a situation, Bhuvi was selected in India’s T20 team for the New Zealand tour.
Bhuvi’s excellent form
36 year old fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar is going through excellent form. He played an important role in Royal Challengers Bangalore winning the IPL title for two consecutive times. Bhuvi took 17 wickets in IPL 2025, while he took 28 wickets in IPL 2026. Apart from this, Bhuvi had also performed brilliantly in domestic cricket. In such a situation, Bhuvi was given a chance to tour New Zealand.