Bhuvneshwar Kumar remained focused on performing rather than predicting his chances of making India’s ODI World Cup squad. The veteran pacer said, “I have to play,” as he prepares to lead Lucknow Falcons in the UP T20 League.
Bhuvneshwar, 36, last played for India came in late 2022. So far, he has played 21 Tests, 121 ODIs and 87 T20Is and the right-arm pacer, who was a member of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) side winning IPL 2026. Bhuvneshwar, finished IPL 2026 with 28 wickets in 16 matches.
Mayank Yadav marked his international return with a first-ball wicket against Zimbabwe in the 3rd T20I. The pacer also equalled Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s unique record of taking three first-ball wickets in T20I innings.
India fast bowler Mayank Yadav dismissed Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett in the first match in Harare on Thursday to achieve a rare milestone in Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket.
After assuming leadership responsibilities for the franchise in 2025, Patidar entered an elite historical bracket alongside MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma as the only captains to secure consecutive league titles. As newly appointed captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Gautam Gambhir navigate a turbulent transition phase marked by a five match winless streak
Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar stole the spotlight by etching his name into the history books during the RCB vs GT IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
RCB, who were the first team to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs, will face 2022 winners Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on Tuesday, with the winner set to seal their ticket to the final, to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31.
Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a sensational performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and created history during a thrilling IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) in Raipur.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar produced a match-winning all-round display in Raipur, finishing with exceptional figures of 4-23 before later smashing a crucial six in the final over to help RCB complete a tense chase on the last ball against Mumbai Indians on Sunday.
Chasing 167 on a surface that had troubled batters all evening, RCB rode on Krunal Pandya’s fighting 73 and an astonishing late cameo from Bhuvneshwar Kumar to seal the contest on the final delivery.
His journey to this historic moment has lasted more than a decade and included stints with three different teams. LSG averted their elimination by winning vs RCB.
The Gujarat Titans secured their win through collective brilliance rather than a single event. Bhuvneshwar Kumar scripted history making two fantastic records.
Kaif argues that the current quality of Bhuvneshwar's bowling warrants a second stint at the international level. Now at 36 years of age, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is demonstrating that veteran players can still dominate the modern game.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) thrashed Delhi Capitals (DC) by 9 wickets in a one-sided contest of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Monday.The match not only boosted RCB's playoff hopes but also reshaped the race for the Orange and Purple Caps.
The duo of Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar ripped through DC’s batting order as the hosts were bundled out for just 75 before Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli hit 34 and 23 not out respectively to wrap the chase with 81 balls to spare.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar etched his name into Indian Premier League (IPL) folklore by becoming the first fast bowler in the league's history to reach the 200-wicket milestone.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar can become the first fast bowler to achieve a huge milestone during the IPL 2026 match between CSK vs RCB on Sunday.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) retained a strong core of 17 players and made targeted additions in the IPL 2026 mini-auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi. RCB focused on depth by buying players like all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer and pacer Jacob Duffy, while adding backups such as Mangesh Yadav, Jordan Cox, and others. Notably, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will enter an IPL season as the defending champions for the first time in their history. Here's RCB's predicted Playing XI and Impact Player for IPL 2026 season:
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) retained a strong core of 17 players and made targeted additions in the IPL 2026 mini-auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi. RCB focused on depth by buying players like all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer and pacer Jacob Duffy, while adding backups such as Mangesh Yadav, Jordan Cox, and young talents. Notably, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will enter an IPL season as the defending champions for the first time in their history. Here's RCB's predicted Playing XI and Impact Player for IPL 2026 season:
Spin all-rounder Axar Patel has surpassed veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in the all-time wicket takers list for India in the T20 Internationals. The 31-year-old Axar achieved the feat during the Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, September 15. However, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh still continues to be on the top of the list of wicket-takers for India in T20Is. Here's list of top 10 wicket-takers for India In T20Is after IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 clash:
Suryakumar Yadav-led India will face arch-rivals Pakistan in a much-anticipated match of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on September 14, Sunday. This high-octane clash, set to unfold in the UAE, promises another chapter in their storied history.While team victories are paramount, individual brilliance with the ball has often defined these encounters over the years, etching players into the annals of this celebrated rivalry. Ahead of the high-voltage IND vs PAK clash, let's take a look at top 7 wicket takers in T20I matches between India and Pakistan:
Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar reminded fans of his golden days with the new ball, producing a sensational double-wicket maiden over in Qualifier 2 of the UPT20 League 2025.