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Bhuvneshwar returns to India squad for 5th T20I vs Windies

India’s T20I campaign against the West Indies took a tactical shift as veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar was called up as cover for Arshdeep Singh, who suffered a shoulder injury during the fourth match of the series in Hyderabad. The decision comes ahead of the series-deciding fifth and final T20I at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, where the contest remains tied at 2-2.

Bhuvneshwar, who last represented India in November 2022, will provide depth to the squad, though his inclusion in the playing XI remains contingent on Arshdeep’s recovery status. The 36-year-old’s return to the team also marks a full-circle moment, as he previously anchored the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to back-to-back IPL titles in 2025 and 2026 with standout bowling performances.

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