'Unko select karke koi meherbani nahi ki': Wasim on Bhuvneshwar's India return
Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer has publicly supported the selection of 36-year-old pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for India's upcoming T20I series against New Zealand. Jaffer argues that Kumar's consistent fitness and performance merit his return, dismissing concerns about his age.
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The discussion highlights the ongoing debate in professional sports regarding the balance between nurturing young talent and utilizing experienced veterans in high-pressure environments.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to India’s T20I squad has received strong backing from former India batter Wasim Jaffer, who believes the experienced pacer’s selection is based on his performances and fitness, rather than any favour.Bhuvneshwar, 36, has been recalled for India’s five-match T20I series against New Zealand, beginning October 22. Jaffer feels the veteran seamer should have been brought back into the national setup earlier.“Der aye durust aye. Wo deserve karte hain (Better late than never. He deserves this). Unko select karke koi meherbani nahi ki hai kisi ne (nobody has done a favour by selecting him). His performances have been there, and his fitness has been good. I am clueless as to why he was dropped earlier,” Wasim Jaffer said on his YouTube channel.India will play five T20Is from October 22 to November 1 in New Zealand.
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