Ashwin says Bhuvneshwar Kumar never chased India comeback
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin attributed Bhuvneshwar Kumar's T20I recall to consistent effort rather than any calculated pursuit of selection.
Ravichandran Ashwin said Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return to India's T20I squad for the New Zealand series stems from consistent performances rather than any pursuit of selection. The 36-year-old seamer earned his recall after strong showings for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL.
Ashwin added that Bhuvneshwar focused on doing his job without looking for external rewards. He also backed Mohammed Shami's prospects of a return if the veteran maintains belief and works towards it.
Bhuvneshwar will join the squad for the five-match T20I series beginning October 22. Ashwin rated South Africa as the strongest contender for the 2027 ODI World Cup among teams with home advantage.