Meerut-born India fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads the pack of pacers whenever he gets a chance. Having played domestic cricket for Uttar Pradesh, Bhuvneshwar represented Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Bhuvneshwar came as a Christmas gift to the Indian cricket team as made his international debut at the age of 22, playing Pakistan in a T20I match at Bengaluru on December 25 2012. After claiming three big wickets in Nasir Jamshed, Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal on debut, Bhuvneshwar made some space for himself in the ODI team as well. He made his ODI debut against the same opponents on December 30, 2012, at Chennai. Riding his consistent wicket-taking abilities, Bhuvneshwar made his Test debut when Australia toured India in February 2013.
Read MoreIND vs AUS, 1st T20I: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the spearhead of the Indian attack in particular conceded 52 runs in 4 overs. This performance hasn't gone down too well with Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar.
IND vs AUS 1st T20I: India posted a total of 208 in 20 overs which included a blistering knock by Hardik Pandya. However, the Australian team took the Indian bowlers to the cleaners as Cameron Green and Matthew Wade starred in their team's win.
T20 World Cup 2022: India has four pure seamers in the final squad along with three spinners. The men in blue might have set their sights on which bowlers will play the majority of the matches. However, determining the right combination for a particular match will have to be worked upon.
Asia Cup 2022: India have lost two matches in the Super Four and are on the verge of a knockout.
Asia Cup 2022: Bhuvneshwar Kumar was clinical when India met Pakistan previously and will look to continue his stellar run.
The Indian bowlers were clinical and didn't let Pakistan settle throughout the innings.
Bhuvneshwar played an important role in India's five-wicket win over Pakistan in their Asia Cup opener. He returned with a four-wicket haul that included the vital wicket of Pakistan skipper Babar Azam.
Earlier in the match, India won the toss and opted to bowl first.
IND vs ENG: Asked if he is looking forward to playing Test cricket again, Bhuvneshwar said, "Honestly I am not thinking about anything at the moment. Of course, I would not say a 'no' when I get opportunities in Tests.
IND vs ENG, 1st T20: Chasing 199, Buttler and Roy came to open the batting for England. Kumar opened the attack for India and dished out a couple of out-swingers to Roy.
Chetan Sakariya talked about his experience of playing under Rahul Dravid, and his learnings from senior members like Bhuvneshwar Kumar during the tour of Sri Lanka.
Both Rahul and Kohli are not part of the Indian team that is playing a T20 series in Sri Lanka
Chasing 276 to win, India was teetering at 193 for 7 but Chahar and Bhuvneshwar helped India record a memorable win with five balls to spare.
Bhuvneshwar last played a Test for India on a tour of South Africa in 2018.
Arch-rivals India and Pakistan were on Friday placed in the same group for the T20 World Cup as the ICC announced the pools for its flagship event.
With major stars in England for an upcoming Test series, the Indian team for series against Sri Lanka features half a dozen uncapped players.
India will play three ODIs and as many T20Is in Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
In the absence of regular skipper Virat Kohli and the main side, who are currently touring England, Dhawan will lead a second-string Indian team in the series starting July 13.
The Shikhar Dhawan-led 20-member Indian squad is in the island nation to play three ODIs and an equal number of T20Is beginning July 21.
Bowling coach Paras Mhambrey told bcci.tv that the coaching staff was pleased with the "intensity" and the players ticked all the right boxes in humid conditions.
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