R Ashwin suggests changes to India's XI for upcoming T20I against New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 5:48 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Ahead of the fourth T20I in Auckland, Ravichandran Ashwin speculates that Bhuvneshwar Kumar may be dropped from India's playing XI. He proposes the inclusion of either a spinner or Mayank Yadav, depending on pitch conditions. Bhuvneshwar has struggled in his last three T20Is, claiming only one wicket and having a high economy rate. Ashwin emphasizes the need to adjust India's lineup based on the smaller venues for the remaining matches in the series.
- •Ravichandran Ashwin doubts Bhuvneshwar Kumar's spot in the XI.
- •Ashwin suggests Mayank Yadav or another spinner as replacements.
- •Bhuvneshwar has one wicket and an economy of 11.58 over three T20Is.
- •India's upcoming venues may favor fast bowlers over spinners.
- •Strategic selection will impact India's chances in the series.
- 5:48 AMYahoo Sports — Bhuvneshwar Kumar dropped? R Ashwin predicts India's likely XI for 4th T20I in Auckland
"R Ashwin weighs in on Bhuvneshwar Kumar's place in India's XI for the fourth T20I against New Zealand.
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