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How Bhuvneshwar Kumar forced his way back into India’s T20I plans

Fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar is on the verge of returning to India's T20I lineup after nearly four years away, having earned a spot in the upcoming series against New Zealand. Now 36 years old, the veteran accepted that his international career was finished when he was initially dropped, but his stellar dominance in the Indian Premier League for Royal Challengers Bengaluru completely revitalized his prospects.

Since the beginning of 2025, he has claimed a league-leading 45 wickets while maintaining remarkable economy and proving lethal in both the PowerPlay and death overs. If he steps onto the pitch during the upcoming fixtures, he will claim the distinction of becoming the third-oldest Indian representative in the format, trailing only Ashish Nehra and Shute Banerjee.

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