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Bhuvneshwar Kumar added to India's squad for fifth T20I against West Indies

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 10:10 AM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Bhuvneshwar Kumar added to India's squad for fifth T20I against West Indies

Summary

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been included in India's squad for the fifth T20I against the West Indies in Bengaluru, following an injury to Arshdeep Singh. The series is currently tied at 2-2 after West Indies won the fourth match by 24 runs. The decision on Arshdeep's availability will be made before the match based on his recovery. Bhuvneshwar could replace Arshdeep if he is deemed unfit to play. India is likely to retain most of the squad that participated in the last two T20Is, with Bhuvneshwar providing additional support in the bowling lineup.

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Status Watch

•India and West Indies are tied 2-2 in the T20I series.
•Bhuvneshwar Kumar replaces Arshdeep Singh, who is injured.
•The fifth T20I will be played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
•West Indies won the fourth T20I by 24 runs.
•India may stick with the same XI from previous matches, barring injury changes.

Latest Updates

10:10 AMYahoo Sports — India vs West Indies 5th T20I predicted XI: RCB star Bhuvneshwar Kumar added to squad, could play at Bengaluru

What they're saying

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With the recent injury to Arshdeep Singh, RCB star and former Indian bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been added to India's squad ahead of the fifth T20I against the West Indies.
— Yahoo Sports

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