- Bhuvneshwar Kumar resurgence: a new setback for the veteran leader?
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked up just one wicket in the five-match series against New Zealand.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar resurgence: a new setback for the veteran leader?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar resurgence: a new setback for the veteran leader?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked up just one wicket in the five-match series against New Zealand. Bhuvneshwar Kumar resurgence: a new setback for the veteran leader? (Source: BCCI) The world champions had a great adventure in the T20I series against New Zealand and won the series comfortably 3-2.
The hosts were absolutely no match for the talent of the Indian team. The Men in Blue continued in the first three games, with one within reach, the second exciting and the series-winning game a blitzkrieg for the opposition. But it wasn’t smooth sailing for everyone, especially veteran instructor Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
The right-arm bowler came into the senior lineup to play the T20I leg of this tour after 1,400 days. In general, the pitch in New Zealand offers a good level of pace, seam and momentum. Bhuvneshwar, in particular, is a specialist in two-way delivery.
The 36-year-old got off to a good start in the first round of his games so far, but things have gone downhill since then. The lack of pace and movement bothered Bhuvneshwar and the New Zealand batters sent balls across the ground, mostly ending up in the hands of the crowd. Bhuvneshwar played four games in this series where he was even eliminated in the first as many games after three terrible games in a row.
Overall, the Uttar Pradesh-born bowler took one wicket at an average of 180. He was called up to the Indian team after an impressive domestic performance and two impeccable seasons with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). After this fallout, the question arises: Is Bhuvneshwar’s recall the right one?
art from all the experience, the pacer needs to learn more about modern cricket. More importantly, in T20s, the proach of the batting and bowling players has changed a lot. The pitch favors batsmen where peak performance is free and results reach great heights every other day. In the modern era of cricket, pitches provide minimal support to bowlers, be they pacers or spinners.
For this reason, Bhuvneshwar’s re-entry into the international scene should be seen as a new beginning. He needs the same support, patience and initial support that a young person receives for the first time when he shows his talent on the international stage.
