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Bhuvneshwar Kumar commits to playing amid selector decisions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 8:17 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Bhuvneshwar Kumar commits to playing amid selector decisions
Summary

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 36, continues his cricket career, focusing on his performance in the UPT20 League. Following a successful IPL season with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he took 28 wickets, Bhuvneshwar is preparing to lead Lucknow Falcons. He expressed a desire to keep playing but stated that decisions regarding his national team participation are up to the selectors. His last appearance for India was in 2022, and he hopes to contribute to fast bowling development in Uttar Pradesh through a new speed hunt initiative.

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  • •Bhuvneshwar took 28 wickets in the recent IPL season.
  • •He is preparing for the UPT20 League with Lucknow Falcons.
  • •His last international match was in 2022.
  • •He is part of a speed hunt initiative to develop fast bowlers in Uttar Pradesh.
  • •Bhuvneshwar remains uncertain about his future in first-class cricket.
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  • 8:17 AMYahoo Sports — I'll continue playing, rest is selectors' call: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
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The 36-year-old, one of Uttar Pradesh’s most experienced cricketers, continues to remain a key figure in Indian domestic cricket. He last played for India in 2022, featuring in both ODI and T20I formats. His last international appearance in Tests came in 2018.

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