Shane Bond says Bhuvneshwar Kumar can be lethal with new ball in New Zealand
Shane Bond warned that Bhuvneshwar Kumar could exploit swing and seam in New Zealand conditions during the upcoming T20I series starting Thursday.
Former New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond said Bhuvneshwar Kumar can be lethal with the new ball if early-season pitches in New Zealand offer swing and seam movement. Bond also highlighted the 36-year-old's composure in pressure situations, particularly during the death overs. Bhuvneshwar returns to India's T20I squad after nearly four years, having last played the format in November 2022. India captain Shreyas Iyer said the veteran brings experience the bowling attack lacked after the IPL. The five-match T20I series begins on Thursday in Christchurch. Bhuvneshwar's comeback match against West Indies was washed out without him bowling.
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Bond's endorsement matters because he knows exactly how much a swing bowler who hits a length can disrupt a top order on pitches that still carry early moisture.