In the high stakes area of ipl 2026While young Josh often grabs the headlines, the experienced seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar Has proven that masterclass skills are timeless. After taking a breathtaking four wickets which lifted the spirits Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Thrilling win on the last ball Mumbai Indians (MI)great off spinner Ravichandran Ashwin Has put his full strength behind the ‘Bring back Bhuvi’ movement.
Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Match Center Live’, Ashwin didn’t just praise the fast bowler; He presented a compelling case for Bhuvneshwar’s return to the Indian T20I setup.
Ravichandran Ashwin urges India selectors to recall Bhuvneshwar Kumar after his brilliant spell against MI
Now 36, Bhuvneshwar is currently leading a resurgence that mirrors his famous Purple Cap winning years. On a Raipur surface characterized by uneven bounce and subtle grip, the veteran demolished MI’s top order with surgical precision. His 4/23 figures included the prized skull Rohit SharmaTrademark repudiation, deceptive copying, and Suryakumar Yadav For zero on the first ball.
Ashwin was particularly impressed by Bhuvneshwar’s adaptability, describing his performance as follows:proper test-match bowling“In the T20 format. Beyond the wickets, it was Bhuvneshwar’s all-round contribution that sealed the game for RCB. Chasing a target of 167 which had become unnecessarily tough, the seamer hit a crucial six in the final over, relieving the pressure in the first Rasikh Salaam Dar Hit the winning run.
“Hashtag ‘BringbackBhuvi, I would love to see his name being considered for the T20 team. He ticks every box: deadly with the new ball, disciplined in the death overs and capable of hitting sixes even under extreme pressureAshwin commented enthusiastically.
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Leadership, logic and RCB’s surge
The victory was not without its obstacles. Especially as RCB’s target faltered early Virat Kohli Falling to the Golden Duck for the second time in a row. In this, a heroic counter inning of 73 runs was played in 46 balls. Krunal Pandya To keep the ship stable. Ashwin praised Krunal’s pressure management and jokingly compared his efficiency to that of a top-tier project manager.
While the win took RCB to the top of the IPL 2026 points table with 14 points, it also ended Mumbai Indians’ playoff dreams. MI has now joined Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) As soon as the teams are officially out of the race.
Despite the enthusiasm, Ashwin pointed out areas for improvement, particularly in the form of Romario Shepherd. However, he advised the RCB management to remain patient. “When you have a seat at the top of the table, you can invest in a player like Shepherd. If he turns it on in a big game, that patience will be rewarded“He said.
As the tournament enters its business end, the story has completely focused on Bhuvneshwar. With 21 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 15.28, the seamer is not just leading the RCB attack; He is making a strong, undeniable statement to the national selectors. Whether the Indian team management heeds Ashwin’s call or not remains to be seen, but for now, “Bhuvi” is the undisputed king of swing.
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