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Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns to India's squad for fifth T20I

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 2:43 PM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns to India's squad for fifth T20I
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back in India’s T20I team for the fifth match against West Indies following Arshdeep Singh's shoulder injury. Kumar, who has not played for India since November 2022, has recorded 31 wickets in 24 T20 matches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The series is currently tied 2-2 after West Indies won the fourth T20I. Bhuvneshwar's performance at the venue includes a best bowling figure of 3/9. His call-up comes as India prepares for an upcoming tour to New Zealand starting October 22.

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  • •Bhuvneshwar Kumar takes 31 wickets in 24 T20 matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium.
  • •He last played for India in November 2022.
  • •Arshdeep Singh was injured during the fourth T20I against West Indies.
  • •India and West Indies series tied at 2-2 after fourth match.
  • •India's tour to New Zealand starts on October 22.
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  • 2:43 PMYahoo Sports — Bhuvneshwar Kumar record at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru in all T20 cricket: Full list of records including T20I and IPL
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar record at M Chinnaswamy Stadium: Check his full T20 bowling stats, wickets, economy rate, IPL performances for RCB/SRH, and T20I numbers in Bengaluru.

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