Bhuvneshwar Kumar reflects on life after Indian cricket return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 4:08 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 36, discusses his perspective on not returning to the Indian team during an RCB podcast episode. He emphasizes finding peace in his current role in cricket, focusing on enjoyment rather than selection. After his last appearance for India in 2022, Kumar credits his family for helping him adapt to this new phase and sees participation in the IPL and domestic leagues as driven by passion. He praises the IPL for enhancing India's fast-bowling culture and acknowledges the influence of Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri on developing quality fast bowlers in the country.
- •Bhuvneshwar last played for India in 2022.
- •He credits his family for aiding his transition away from international cricket.
- •He highlights the IPL's role in improving Indian fast bowling.
- •Kumar praises Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri for their vision in team preparations.
- •He remains active in domestic cricket and UP T20 League.
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — 'That’s not something': Bhuvneshwar Kumar makes honest admission on India return
"Bhuvneshwar Kumar says he is at peace with life outside the Indian team and now plays cricket mainly because of his passion for the game. The veteran pacer credits his family for helping him accept the transition. He also praises the IPL, Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri for strengthening India’s fast-bowling culture and recalls Praveen Kumar’s influence.
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