Bhuvneshwar Kumar stated his focus is on performing in domestic cricket while his return to Team India depends on the selectors.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has reflected on his long absence from the Indian cricket team, with his last international outing being the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final against England in Adelaide. The pacer, now 35, admitted that his return is not in his hands and depends entirely on the selectors.
While he remains eager to represent India again, he stressed that his focus is on maintaining fitness and delivering consistent performances at the domestic level. Bhuvneshwar added that opportunities in tournaments like the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Ranji Trophy, and Vijay Hazare Trophy for Uttar Pradesh will allow him to showcase his form.
“Aapko iska uttar chayanakarta denge (Only the selectors can answer that). My job is to give 100 percent on the field, and I’m doing that. If I get a chance to play for Uttar Pradesh in the Mushtaq Ali, Ranji, or One-Day formats after the UP league, I will give my best there too,” said Bhuvneshwar to Dainik Jagran.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has shared his thoughts on his continued absence from the Indian side, highlighting that consistent performance sometimes goes unnoticed due to lack of luck. The pacer pointed out that selection decisions lie with the board but remained confident that consistent players cannot be ignored for long. With Rajeev Shukla currently serving as interim BCCI chief, he expressed optimism about deserving talent receiving opportunities.
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“As a disciplined bowler, my focus remains on fitness and line-length. No matter how well you perform, sometimes luck doesn’t favour you. Your performance is paramount. If someone plays good cricket consistently, they cannot be ignored for long. Even if you’re not selected, focus on giving your 100 percent. The rest is up to the selectors. Yes, with Rajeev Shukla as president, it will be difficult to overlook talent,” he added.
On the franchise front, Bhuvneshwar played a crucial role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s first-ever IPL win earlier this year, finishing with 17 wickets in 14 matches. In the 2024 season, he featured for Sunrisers Hyderabad and claimed 15 wickets before being released ahead of the mega auction. Across his IPL career, the 35-year-old has appeared in 190 matches, collecting 198 wickets, placing him among the top wicket-takers in tournament history.
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Last Updated on September 3, 2025
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