The BCCI announced that Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been recalled to India’s T20I squad for the New Zealand series, ending a four‑year absence, and that Jasprit Bumrah will be rested.
Why it matters
His recall ends a four‑year gap from the national side, indicating he is back in contention for future matches.
Key facts
- Shreyas Iyer was named captain of the T20I squad.
- Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan were named as wicketkeepers for the squad.
- Varun Chakravarthy was also recalled to the team.
- Ravi Bishnoi was left out of the squad.
Evidence
Official source, or corroborated across several outlets.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar back in Indian team after 4 years; Jasprit Bumrah rested as squad for New Zealand T20Is announcedhindustantimes.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- Bhuvneshwar returns as India announces T20I and India A squads for New Zealand seriestimesofindia.indiatimes.com(opens in a new tab)
- India recall Bhuvneshwar Kumar for New Zealand T20Iscricinfo.com(opens in a new tab)
- Bhuvneshwar returns as India announce T20I and India A squads for New Zealand seriestimesofindia.indiatimes.com(opens in a new tab)
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More about Jasprit Bumrah
- Pakistan legend Waqar Younis says Jasprit Bumrah still has a lot to prove in Test cricketReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet
- Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant likely to play third unofficial Test against New Zealand AReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet
- Ravi Shastri says Jasprit Bumrah should not play all formats until the 2027 ODI World CupReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet
- BCCI announces Shubman Gill and KL Rahul will miss final two ODIs vs New Zealand, while Jasprit Bumrah returns for TestsReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet
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