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Bhuvneshwar Kumar's India return fails to impress in New Zealand T20 series
Pace bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has struggled to regain his form during India's T20 series against New Zealand, raising questions about his future in international cricket.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar's long-awaited comeback to the Indian cricket team has fallen short of expectations, with the veteran pacer failing to deliver the match-winning performances anticipated in the T20 series against New Zealand. The 34-year-old, returning after an extended injury layoff, did not demonstrate the bowling prowess that once made him one of India's most reliable fast bowlers in limited-overs cricket.
The series has proven disappointing for Bhuvneshwar, who was expected to bring crucial experience and consistent line-and-length bowling to India's pace attack. His inability to make a significant impact during the contests against the Kiwis has prompted speculation about whether the selectors will persist with him in future squad selections.
As India looks ahead, the performance has created uncertainty surrounding Bhuvneshwar's role in the team's future plans. At an age when most fast bowlers are in their twilight years, the pacer will need to demonstrate a marked improvement in upcoming fixtures to justify his continued selection in the blue jersey and cement his place in India's limited-overs setup moving forward.