Bhuvneshwar Kumar to captain India at Hong Kong Sixes 2026
Bhuvneshwar returns to lead an IPL-heavy India side despite no senior international comeback.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead a seven-member India squad at the Hong Kong Sixes from October 30 to November 1. The 36-year-old has not played for India since a T20I against New Zealand in November 2022. Krunal Pandya, Nitish Rana, Shashank Singh, T Natarajan, Rahul Tewatia and Rahul Tripathi complete the squad.
All seven players featured in the 2026 IPL. The six-a-side format requires instant impact from every player. India are placed in Group C alongside Pakistan and the UAE at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground.
Pakistan enter the tournament as defending champions after beating Kuwait in last year's final. India will look to go further than their 2025 campaign, which ended after three matches.
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The appointment keeps Bhuvneshwar visible to selectors while he waits for an ODI recall.