Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to Team India has another side to the story. According to a report, the veteran seamer’s long wait for an international recall was linked to the previous selection setup.
With former chief selector Ajit Agarkar not keen on going back to experienced players despite their performances.
The report claims that Central Zone selector Rudra Pratap Singh had pushed for Bhuvneshwar’s inclusion but did not find enough support during Agarkar’s tenure.
That reportedly changed after Agarkar’s exit, with Pragyan Ojha taking charge as interim chairman of selectors. The new selection setup was more convinced about what Bhuvneshwar could bring to the team.
The timing also matters because India are currently without Jasprit Bumrah for this T20I series. Instead of looking only at younger options, the selectors have now brought back someone who already knows the pressure of playing international cricket.
Bhuvneshwar’s experience could become particularly useful around the younger fast bowlers in the squad.
The report also points towards a bigger role for him beyond simply bowling his four overs. Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav are being seen as potential options for India’s future T20 plans, and Bhuvneshwar could have an important role in helping them understand international cricket and the demands that come with it.
So, Bhuvneshwar’s comeback is not just about one player getting another chance. It also shows how quickly selection thinking can change after a change at the top.
The same experienced seamer who could not find a place earlier is now back in the plans. And that makes the Agarkar to Ojha transition an interesting part of Bhuvi’s return story.
