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Mohammad Kaif slams India’s decision to drop Bhuvneshwar Kumar after 87-run defeat

Former national team batter Mohammad Kaif has criticized the team leadership's choice to bench fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar following three matches in the ongoing five-game series against New Zealand. Without Kumar on the field during the fourth fixture, the squad suffered a heavy 87-run defeat in Auckland.

Kaif argued that all bowlers from both sides struggled with high economy rates and leaked runs, making the decision to drop the returning 36-year-old prematurely harsh especially since the series had already been secured after victories in the opening three encounters led by Shreyas Iyer.

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