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Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 36, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, check in to New Zealand tour for T20I series

India’s T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against New Zealand has arrived in Christchurch, featuring a striking contrast in experience. Veteran leg-spinner Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 36, returns to the format after a four-year absence, having last played in November 2022.

His inclusion marks a notable comeback, with the left-arm spinner boasting 90 wickets in 87 T20Is at an economy rate of 6.96. Meanwhile, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the youngest Indian to debut in international cricket, joins the tour after a standout performance in the recent Zimbabwe series, where he scored 151 runs—including a 50 off 19 balls in the opener and an 81 off 49 in the final match.

The series begins on October 22, with India aiming to build momentum ahead of the high-stakes fixtures.

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