Bhuvneshwar Kumar added to India squad after Arshdeep Singh suffers shoulder injury
Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been added to India's T20I squad for the series decider against West Indies following an injury to Arshdeep Singh. The match is scheduled to take place in Bengaluru on October 17.
Why it matters
The return of a veteran player to the national squad is a significant development for Indian cricket fans and team strategy.
India have added veteran fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar to their squad for the fifth and final T20I against West Indies after Arshdeep Singh suffered a blow to his bowling shoulder during the fourth match in Hyderabad on Wednesday.The series decider will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 17. Arshdeep’s availability will be assessed before the match, with a decision to be taken based on his recovery.Bhuvneshwar has been called up as cover for the injured left-arm pacer. The 36-year-old was already part of India’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand.Bhuvneshwar last represented India in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final, making his potential return to the national side a significant development.
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