'Four years, I never chased this jersey': Bhuvneshwar Kumar on India comeback
Indian cricketer Bhuvneshwar Kumar discusses his return to the national team after a four-year absence. He credits his patience and focus on domestic performance rather than chasing selection for his successful comeback.
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India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar believes staying focused on his work without expecting too much from himself helped him deal with a four-year absence from international cricket. The experienced bowler returned to the national setup earlier this month as a replacement for injured Arshdeep Singh in the fifth T20I against the West Indies, but rain washed out the match. He eventually returned to action in the first T20I against New Zealand.Speaking in a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Bhuvneshwar explained that focusing on the present instead of worrying about a comeback helped him grow as a player and person.“The headspace I am in is very simple. I have no expectations of myself. I think that’s how things worked out for me in the last 3-4 years. No expectations; just keep doing your work.
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