Veteran Team India’s Pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has expressed disappointment on its non-selection in the national cricket team. Kumar said that frequent performances do not always guarantee opportunities at the national level and said that only the selectors led by Ajit Agarkar responded.
Bhuvneshwar T20 is taking Team India’s fourth biggest wicket at International. The right-handed pace has achieved an average of 90 wickets of 23.10 and a strike rate of 6.96 in 87 matches, including two-five-wicket haols and three four-ketches. He has not represented India in T20I since November 2022.
Only the selectors can answer that – Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was asked about a possible return to the Indian cricket team. Kumar said that only the selectors can answer. 35 -year -old Pesar focused his focus on performing on his best performance on the field and promised to continue all himself in domestic competitions.
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Bhubaneswar said, “Aapko iska uttar chayanakarta denge (only the selectors can answer it only),” Bhubaneswar said, as quoted by Dainik Jagran.
“My job is to give 100 percent on the field, and I am doing this. If I get a chance to play for Mushtaq Ali, Uttar Pradesh in Ranji, or one day format after the UP League, I will give my best there too.”
With Rajiv Shukla as President, it will be difficult – Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar said that it is important for a bowler to maintain discipline, fitness and good line and length. He said that frequent demonstrations cannot be ignored for a long time. Kumar also said that with Rajiv Shukla as President, it would be difficult for the real talent to not pay attention.
He said, “As a disciplined bowler, my focus remains on fitness and line-length. No matter how well you perform, sometimes fate does not happen in your side,” he said.
“Your performance is paramount. If a person plays good cricket continuously, they cannot be ignored for a long time. Even if you are not selected, focus on giving 100 percent. Depending on the rest of the selectors,” he said. “Yes, with Rajiv Shukla as President, it will be difficult to ignore talent.”
Bhuvneshwar Kumar Instrumental in Royal Challengers Bangalore’s IPL 2025 title win
Bhuvneshwar Kumar took just four wickets in six matches at a civilized economy rate of 6.16 during the 2022 T20 World Cup campaign in Australia. Kumar struggled to pose a serious threat with the ball, ending his final T20I for India with a 0-35 figure against New Zealand in Napier.
Bhubaneswar played an important role in Royal Challengers Bangalore’s IPL 2025 win, which had 17 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 28.41 and an economy rate of 9.28, including 2-38 performances in the final against Punjab Kings (PBKS).
Overall, he is going to take the second biggest wicket with 198 wickets in 190 matches in IPL history, leaving only Yuzvendra Chahal behind. He is currently leading the Lucknow Falcons in the UP T20 League.
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