Bhuvneshwar Kumar named in India's T20I squad for New Zealand tour

Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns to the India T20I squad for the tour of New Zealand later this month, marking his first international appearance since 2022. The selectors' decision comes after Kumar's strong performances in the IPL, where he secured 28 wickets this season, playing a key role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's back-to-back championships. With Jasprit Bumrah rested and Hardik Pandya injured, Kumar, at 36 years old, brings significant experience to the team. His last international match took place in New Zealand, adding a layer of symmetry to his recall.

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