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Bhuvneshwar Kumar

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.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

4th ODI: We shouldn't always depend on Virat Kohli to win us matches, says Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Cricket | Jan 31, 2019, 02:59 PM IST
Bhuvneshwar Kumar said the eight-wicket loss to New Zealand is a "reality check" for the team.
4th ODI: Trent 'Lightning' Boult's five-for sets up crushing New Zealand win after India succumb to 92 all-out
Cricket | Jan 31, 2019, 12:42 PM IST
Only four Indian batsmen - Dhawan (13), Pandya (16), Kuldeep (15) and Chahal (18 not out) - posted double-digit scores.
India vs Australia, 2nd ODI: Stunned visitors look for redemption in an effort to keep the series alive in Adelaide
Cricket | Jan 14, 2019, 03:26 PM IST
Dhoni averages 52.95 while batting at number four, which is higher than his current career-average of 50.11 over 333 games.

WATCH: In Bumrah's absence, Bhuvneshwar finds unique way to perfect yorkers
Cricket | Jan 14, 2019, 01:52 PM IST
Buvneshwar was seen bowling in the nets keeping a shoe at the base of the stumps in order to perfect his yorker ahead of the 2nd ODI in Adelaide.
India vs Australia: Not playing regularly can impact rhythm, says Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Cricket | Jan 14, 2019, 01:19 PM IST
Bhuvneshwar, who was a part of the Test squad, wasn't picked in the playing XI during the four-match series and did look rusty during the slog overs of the opening ODI.
India vs Australia 1st ODI: Virat Kohli and Co. look to start World Cup preparations on a high in Sydney
Cricket | Jan 11, 2019, 03:40 PM IST
After winning a historic Test series a few days ago, India aim to repeat the performance under the lights with the white ball.

Year Ender 2018 | Same old Virat Kohli: The undisputed 'King' but a flawed leader
Cricket | Dec 28, 2018, 06:21 PM IST
Virat Kohli has scored 2735 runs in 2018 but under his captaincy, India have failed to win either of the Test series in South Africa and England.
2nd Test: Ashwin and Rohit ruled out due to injuries, Jadeja included in 13-man squad
Cricket | Dec 13, 2018, 09:50 AM IST
India have added Ravindra Jadeja, Umesh Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar to the squad in the absence of Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin.
2nd T20I: India robbed of series win against Australia after match called off due to rain
Cricket | Nov 23, 2018, 05:39 PM IST
Australia had scored 137 for seven in 19 overs when the first spell of rain arrived at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Jasprit Bumrah will be the x-factor in India's bowling attack Down Under, feels Damien Fleming
Cricket | Nov 16, 2018, 11:23 PM IST
Fleming, who has played a lot of limited overs and a few Test matches against India, like most of the pundits agreed that India never had such a potent pace attack.
Kuldeep Yadav reaches career-best in ICC T20 rankings, Bhuvneshwar breaks into top 20
Cricket | Nov 12, 2018, 05:30 PM IST
Yadav picked up five wickets in two matches at an economy-rate of 5.6 in India's home series 3-0 win over the current T20 champions, West Indies.
Stream Live Cricket, India vs West Indies 3rd T20I: Watch IND vs WI Live Match at Hotstar & Star Sports TV
Cricket | Nov 11, 2018, 08:38 PM IST
Stream Live Cricket, India vs West Indies 3rd T20I: Watch Ind vs WI T20I Match Streaming Online at Hotstar and Live Telecast at Star Sports TV Channel from MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai

Virat Kohli wants key India pacers to skip IPL and focus on World Cup
Cricket | Nov 08, 2018, 04:38 PM IST
Virat Kohli suggested that India's front line fast bowlers who are in fray for the next year's marquee event should be allowed to skip the IPL 2019.
2nd T20I: Rohit Sharma's historic ton leads India to 71-run win over Windies, clinch series
Cricket | Nov 07, 2018, 11:55 AM IST
Rohit smashed his fourth T20 century to power India to a commanding 195 for two after being asked to bat first.
'Not necessary that all bowlers will click every time': Bumrah defends Bhuvneshwar after defeat in Pune
Cricket | Oct 27, 2018, 11:57 PM IST
He defended his pace colleague Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who had a bad in office as he leaked 70 runs in his 10 overs.

Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar back as India eye improved show in 3rd ODI
Sports | Oct 26, 2018, 08:35 PM IST
Boosted by the return of white ball specialists Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, India will aim to bounce back. Following a heart-stopping draw that denied them a 2-0 lead, they face a resurgent West Indies in the 3rd ODI.
West Indies have forced India to bring back Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, says Stuart Law
Cricket | Oct 26, 2018, 09:06 PM IST
While Bhuvneshwar and Bumrah's comeback during the second phase was always on the cards, Law feels that it's batsmen who have forced the hosts to ring in changes.
India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI: Stung India hope to extend lead against rejuvenated Windies
Cricket | Oct 26, 2018, 09:04 PM IST
The gritty visitors made a statement of sorts in Vizag, by denying the hosts a victory while the absence of Bhuvneshwar and Bumrah saw the Indian bowling being clobbered for 320 plus runs in both games.
India call Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar for remaining West Indies ODIs
Cricket | Oct 25, 2018, 05:36 PM IST
The BCCI have announced the squad for the remaining three ODIs against Windies and 'death-over' specialists Bumrah and Bhuvnehswar make their return into the 15-man squad.
Bhuvneshwar feels Australia tour will be challenging despite absence of Smith, Warner
Cricket | Oct 18, 2018, 09:59 AM IST
India are set to tour Down Under for a four-Test match series, which begins with the first Test at Adelaide on December 6.