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Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Height: 5 Feet, 8 inches DOB: February 5, 1990

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.

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IPL 2018

Sunrisers Hyderabad's aim is to win IPL 2018: Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Cricket | Apr 05, 2018, 02:27 PM IST

The 28-year-old leading India bowler said the team needs to do "things correctly" through the tournament to achieve their goal,

Bhuvneshwar Kumar appointed as Sunrisers Hyderabad vice-captain

IPL 2018: Bhuvneshwar Kumar appointed vice-captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad

Cricket | Mar 29, 2018, 07:11 PM IST

After the announcement of Kane Williamson as the captain, Sunrisers CEO confirmed the appointment of Indian seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar as the vice-captain for the upcoming season of IPL.

IPL 2018 - Players who can replace David Warner as Sunrisers Hyderabad captain

IPL 2018: Players who can replace David Warner as Sunrisers Hyderabad captain

Cricket | Mar 28, 2018, 06:19 PM IST

After being banned by Cricket Australia and BCCI over ball-tampering saga, Sunrisers Hyderabad will miss the services of dynamic all-rounder David Warner in the upcoming IPL 2018. Here we take a look at the probable candidates who could replace him.

India national cricket team

Next goal is to prepare back-up for 2019 World Cup, says Bharat Arun

Cricket | Mar 01, 2018, 06:29 PM IST

Team India bowling coach Bharat Arun, along with head coach Ravi Shastri and skipper Virat Kohli, will be looking to at least have three more back-up options in place.

Shikhar Dhawan

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shikhar Dhawan rise in ICC rankings after India's triumph in South Africa

Cricket | Feb 25, 2018, 03:53 PM IST

Dhawan, who scored 143 runs to emerge as the top run-getter in the three-game T20I series, jumped 14 places to grab a career-best 28th spot.

India vs South Africa 2018

India are ready to face England and Australia: Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Cricket | Feb 25, 2018, 06:34 PM IST

Throughout the tour, Kumar has been the standout bowler for India but pacer didn't take any credit and attributed his success to the entire bowling unit.

India vs South Africa 2018 T20I series

1st T20I: Bhuvneshwar gave us nothing to score off, claims Reeza Hendricks

Cricket | Feb 18, 2018, 11:59 PM IST

Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked his maiden five-wicket haul (5/24) as India won the first T20I by 28 runs after restricting South Africa to 175 for 9 in 20 overs in Johannesburg on Sunday.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

1st T20I: Bhuvneshwar claims five-for as India beat South Africa to take series lead

Cricket | Feb 18, 2018, 11:12 PM IST

India's 203/5 appeared too much for South Africa as could only muster 175/9 in their response after opting to bowl first.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes first Indian pacer to claim five-for in T20Is

Cricket | Feb 18, 2018, 11:11 PM IST

The Meerut quick became the first India pacer to claim a five-wicket haul in T20Is and across all formats of cricket.

ICE CRICKET

Mohammed Shami's run-up a problem, Jasprit Bumrah needs to play county: Wasim Akram

Cricket | Feb 08, 2018, 02:05 PM IST

Asked to elaborate on the technical aspects, Akram explained that Shami's erratic strides at times hinder his consistency level.

Kamlesh Nagarkoti, ICC U-19 World Cup

Kamlesh Nagarkoti reveals the bowlers he tried to emulate during ICC U-19 World Cup

Cricket | Feb 06, 2018, 05:08 PM IST

Nagarkoti and Mavi have been the pace spearhead of the U-19 team as they clocked over 145 kmph during the World Cup.

IPL Player Auction 2018

IPL 2018: Sunrisers Hyderabad aim for second title with Warner and Bhuvneshwar in arsenal

Cricket | Jan 26, 2018, 09:40 PM IST

In the recently happened Player Retention event in Mumbai, Sunrisers held on to the specialists as they retained explosive Australian opener David Warner and Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the 2018 edition of the tournament.

Virat Kohli

Sourav Ganguly asks ICC to intervene as South Africa prepare 'unfair' pitch at Wanderers

Cricket | Jan 24, 2018, 11:28 PM IST

Sourav Ganguly said the wicket was "unfair" for the batsmen and International Cricket Council (ICC) should look into the matter.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

3rd Test, Day 1: Bhuvneshwar strikes early after South Africa wrap India for 187 in Johannesburg

Cricket | Jan 25, 2018, 12:38 PM IST

Already 2-0 down and facing a series whitewash, India lost eight wickets for 142 runs after lunch.

India vs South Africa 2018

India vs South Africa: Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a bigger match-winner than Ishant Sharma, says Harbhajan Singh

Cricket | Jan 21, 2018, 04:10 PM IST

Speaking about the omission of Ajinkya Rahane from the first two Tests against South Africa, the 'Turbanator' feels that there is no guarantee that things would have been different had Rahane played.

India vs South Africa

Dhawan, Bhuvneshwar, Umesh enjoy wildlife safari in South Africa; see pics

Cricket | Jan 21, 2018, 12:30 PM IST

The players witnessed an entirely different side of South Africa as they took out time to explore the wildlife with their respective families.

Hardik Pandya

IPL-style hitting made Indian batsmen forgot art of leaving the ball: Manoj Prabhakar

Cricket | Jan 20, 2018, 09:01 PM IST

Prabhakar slammed India's team selection in the ongoing Test series, saying it is a shame to pick players for a Test match based on their form in limited over cricket.

Ishant Sharma

India vs South Africa: Was supposed to play 1st Test, says Ishant after replacing Bhuvneshwar in Centurion

Cricket | Jan 14, 2018, 11:51 PM IST

In the first innings, senior pacer Ishant ended with figures of 3 for 46 on his return to the playing eleven.

India vs South Africa 2018 Test Series

India vs South Africa: Donald, Laxman slam visitors for Bhuvneshwar's omission from 2nd Test

Cricket | Jan 13, 2018, 08:06 PM IST

he former cricketers feel Indian skipper Virat Kohli's move to play Ishant Sharma in the second Test at the expense of Bhuvneshwar Kumar was a baffling one.

Virat Kohli

Exclusive | Kohli should drop himself if he fails to perform in Centurion Test against SA: Sehwag to India TV

Cricket | Jan 13, 2018, 09:57 PM IST

After losing the first Test by 72 runs, Kohli made three changes in the playing XI for the second Test, started in Centurion on Saturday.

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