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'Hope he performs really well' - Rohit Sharma likens Bhuvneshwar Kumar's India comeback to Akshaye Khanna's Bollywood resurgence

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma recently drew an unexpected parallel during a broadcast appearance, comparing veteran fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar getting recalled to the national squad with actor Akshaye Khanna returning to prominence via the film Dhurandhar. Bhuvneshwar earned his spot in the T20I lineup for the upcoming New Zealand series following strong domestic performances, having claimed twenty-eight wickets across sixteen matches in the latest Indian Premier League season for Royal Challengers Bangalore.

The thirty-six-year-old speedster has not appeared in an international fixture for over three years, with his previous T20I cap taking place against the same opponent in Napier back in late 2022. The upcoming five-match tour provides the experienced bowler a fresh opportunity to showcase his fitness and form at the highest level after a lengthy absence from international competition.

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