Report De Bruyne out of tonightâs Napoli vs. Bologna clash
Kevin De Bruyne ruled out of tonight's Napoli vs. Bologna clash due to fitness issues.
Ravichandran Ashwin has urged the inclusion of Bhuvneshwar Kumar in India's T20I team following his impressive performance for RCB against MI in IPL 2026. Bhuvneshwar took 4 wickets and played a key role in securing a last-ball victory.
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NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has called for Bhuvneshwar Kumar to return to Indiaâs T20I setup after the veteran pacer delivered a stunning all-round performance in Royal Challengers Bengaluruâs dramatic two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026.
Bhuvneshwar starred in RCBâs thrilling last-ball victory in Raipur on Sunday, finishing with superb figures of 4/23 before smashing a crucial six in the final over to guide the defending champions home in a tense chase.
Impressed by the veteranâs impact with both ball and bat, Ashwin said Bhuvneshwar had done enough to deserve another chance in India colours.
âHashtag BringBackBhuviâ
âHashtag âBringBackBhuviâ, Iâd love to see him being considered for the T20I side,â Ashwin said on JioStar. âTick with the new ball, able to complete the death overs nicely, and if you need a six under pressure, heâs hammering that as well in the toughest part of the ground.â
Bhuvneshwar ripped through MIâs top order with a masterclass in seam bowling, dismissing Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav during a fiery opening spell on a surface offering movement and uneven bounce.
âThat was proper Test-match bowlingâ
Ashwin was particularly impressed with the way the experienced seamer adapted quickly to the conditions.
âThat was proper Test-match bowling after he realised there was something on the surface. He keeps testing you as an opening batter,â Ashwin said.
âTo dismiss Rohit Sharma with that peach, a slower ball that just swung, was quite incredible.â
The former India spinner also praised Bhuvneshwarâs selfless approach during the death overs.
âAnd later on, he was selfless enough to execute the yorker when he could have gone for a fourth wicket. Extremely happy for him,â he added.
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Bhuvneshwarâs sensational season continues to gather momentum, with the RCB pacer currently leading the Purple Cap race with 21 wickets in 11 matches. His economy rate of 7.46 is also the best among the top wicket-takers this season, underlining his consistency in both taking wickets and controlling runs.
RCBâs win over MI lifted them to the top of the IPL standings while also knocking the five-time champions out of the playoff race.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 4 wickets for 23 runs and hit a crucial six to help RCB secure a dramatic two-wicket victory.
Ashwin believes Bhuvneshwar's recent performance demonstrates his ability to contribute effectively with both bat and ball, making him deserving of a spot in the T20I setup.
The hashtag 'BringBackBhuvi' trended as fans and Ashwin expressed their desire to see Bhuvneshwar included in the T20I squad.
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