Indian cricketer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has stated his absolute readiness to play in the 2027 ODI World Cup, leaving the decision for his recall to the selectors.

R Ashwin has revealed his proposed India squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, notably omitting Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi while suggesting a surprise comeback for Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

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Former South African pacer Dale Steyn lauded Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood for their exceptional powerplay spell against Delhi Capitals, which saw them take 6 wickets for 13 runs. Steyn also highlighted Kagiso Rabada and Jofra Archer.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar made history by becoming the first fast bowler to take 200 wickets in the Indian Premier League during the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings.

Following a strong IPL performance in 2025 and 2026 with RCB, veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has addressed his potential return to the Indian team, especially after receiving support from R Ashwin for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

R Ashwin has made a strong case for Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return to the Indian cricket team, emphasizing the need for experienced bowlers in major tournaments and highlighting Kumar's consistent IPL performances and fitness.

Indian cricketer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, at 36, continues to demonstrate his wicket-taking ability, finding new ways to succeed in the sport, as highlighted by his performance from SRH to RCB.

Capitals were going at a rate of nearly a-run-a-wicket before they finished the Powerplay at 13/6.

Cricket analyst Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed his predicted India squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, notably excluding prominent players like Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, and Abhishek Sharma. The selection has sparked discussion, with veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar making a potential return to the mainstream conversation.

At 36, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is still outrunning younger pacers. While generations of fast bowlers have come and gone since his IPL debut in 2011, the RCB veteran remains a constant.

Ravichandran Ashwin has publicly advocated for the return of Bhuvneshwar Kumar to India's T20I squad, following Kumar's impressive all-round performance for RCB, which included exceptional bowling and a crucial six.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has joined Jasprit Bumrah in an elite IPL club, becoming only the second pacer to achieve 20 or more three-wicket hauls during a devastating powerplay spell.