Why is Bhuvneshwar Kumar trending in India?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is trending because he was added to the Indian squad for the final T20I against the West Indies in Bengaluru. He joins the team after Arshdeep Singh suffered a shoulder injury during the previous match [1], [2].
What happened
- Wednesday, 15 Oct
Arshdeep Singh sustains a bowling shoulder injury during the fourth T20I in Hyderabad [1], [2].
- Earlier
The Men's Selection Committee adds Bhuvneshwar Kumar to the squad for the fifth T20I [1], [2].
- 17 Oct
The series decider takes place at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru [1], [2].
What you need to know
Kumar has not played a T20I since November 2022 [2].
He is also part of the squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand [2].
The T20I series against the West Indies is currently tied at 2-2 [2].
Arshdeep Singh's status for the final game depends on his recovery [1], [2].
It is not yet confirmed if Arshdeep Singh will be fit enough to play in the final match [1], [2].
Background
The Indian team is currently competing in a T20I series against the West Indies, with the final match serving as the series decider [2].
The squad is led by captain Shreyas Iyer and vice-captain Tilak Varma [1], [2].
Questions people ask
When is the final T20I match?
The match is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Bengaluru [1], [2].
Why was Bhuvneshwar Kumar called up?
He was added to the squad as cover after Arshdeep Singh was injured [1], [2].
Where this came from
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