Irfan Pathan raised concerns about Bhuvneshwar Kumar's selection in the recent T20I series against New Zealand, saying Kumar struggled to perform effectively. Pathan said the decision prevented young bowlers from gaining valuable international experience and urged selectors to provide more opportunities for them.
Why it matters
Followers of Bhuvneshwar Kumar would note the criticism of his recent T20I selection and performance, which could influence his future role in the team.
Key facts
- Irfan Pathan publicly criticized the decision to play Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the recent T20I series.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar struggled to perform effectively in the matches against New Zealand.
- Pathan said the selection denied young bowlers valuable international experience.
- Pathan urged selectors to give more opportunities to younger bowlers.
- The series saw New Zealand score 180 runs while Kumar took only one wicket.
Evidence
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