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Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s four-wicket show sends strong message to selectors
Star Indian pacer, who is known for his wicket-taking ability, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is currently playing and captaining for Lucknow Falcons in the Uttar Pradesh T20 League.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s four-wicket haul helps his side dominate Meerut Mavericks
On Thursday, his side played against Meerut Mavericks, where the captain himself surprised everyone with an impressive bowling performanceAt the beginning of their innings, Bhuvi broke all their hopes by dismissing their four key players.
He dismissed players like Akshay Dubey, Riturak Sharma, Divyansh Rajput and Divyansh JoshiIn his four overs spell, he conceded only 10 runs at an economy of 2.50.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar opens up on India snub and his cricket journey
After this brilliant performance, Bhuvneshwar Kumar sent a strong message to selectors to avoid him playing for the Indian teamOver the years, Bhuvneshwar Kumar consistently showcased his skills and love for the game, despite facing the age factor.
Recently, Bhuvneshwar Kumar opened up about his exclusion from the Indian team“I am at peace, and I give credit to my familyAt home, we never talk about cricketWe never talk about whether I’ll get back into the Indian team, why I wasn’t selected, or what went wrongThat played a big role, and there is no regret.”
“When you’re a core member of a team, everyone says: ‘Team comes first.’ But when you’re no longer in the team, naturally you feel: ‘Maybe I should still be there,” he said.
“I understand that transitions are a part of sportI understand that generations changeI’m not the first player to experience this, and I certainly won’t be the lastFamily plays a big roleI am happy being where I am,” he added.
“I’ve already played for IndiaThat’s not something I have to achieve nowIf I get another opportunity, that’s great, but I’ve been thereEverything I’m doing now is because of my love for the game,” he concluded.
He added that his experience had helped him understand the sport better and value its basic lessons more“When you’re young and playing for India, you say you love the gameBut only now do I actually understand phrases like ‘control the controllables’, ‘don’t overthink’ and ‘play for the passion of the game’I can genuinely feel those things.”
