‘Nobody can stop Bumrah & Bhuvi’: Ashwin’s bold prediction as pacer makes India return
Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has predicted that pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar could make a successful return to the ODI squad for the upcoming World Cup. Ashwin highlighted Kumar's swing bowling ability as a key asset for the team's success.
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NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to international cricket could open the door for a remarkable comeback to India’s ODI squad and potentially take the veteran pacer to next year’s 50-over World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.Bhuvneshwar, who returned to India colours after nearly four years when he was picked for the upcoming five-match T20I series in New Zealand, last played an ODI against South Africa at Paarl in 2022.Ashwin feels the selectors will be watching Bhuvneshwar closely in New Zealand and that a successful series could immediately put him in contention for the ODI side ahead of the World Cup.“He is going to New Zealand now. I am telling you, if he does well, everyone will immediately say, just take him for the ODI team as well.
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