The Indian cricket team is preparing for the upcoming T20 series against New Zealand, with players actively training on the practice grounds. Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) published a video showing the experienced fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar concentrating while practicing in the nets, dressed in the Indian team's training gear.
Previously, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was included in the Indian squad for the fifth T20 match against West India. After Arshdeep Singh's injury, he got a chance to make the starting lineup after a long break that began after November 2022. However, fan expectations remained unfulfilled as the match held in Bangalore was cancelled due to rain.
Due to the bad weather, the game was interrupted during the Indian leg, and Bhuvneshwar could not get a chance to bowl. Now, he intends to demonstrate his abilities in the matches against New Zealand.
India plans to start the T20 series against New Zealand on October 22. The first match will take place at Hagley Oval stadium in Christchurch. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner noted that the wet and windy conditions in New Zealand would be extremely favorable for a bowler of Bhuvneshwar Kumar's style.
Former Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara and former assistant coach Abhishek Nayar also confirmed that Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who returned thanks to impressive performances in IPL 2026 and the UP T20 League, possesses all the skills to unsettle local batsmen with the new ball.
In his T20 career, Bhuvneshwar has taken 90 wickets in 88 matches. Furthermore, his economy rate in IPL 2026 was an impressive 7.95. It will now be interesting to see if Bhuvneshwar Kumar can demonstrate the magic of his swing on the field in Christchurch, should he be given a spot in the starting XI.