Arshdeep Singh and Bhuvneshwar Kumar India have added veteran fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar to their squad for the fifth and final T20I against West Indies after Arshdeep Singh suffered a blow to his bowling shoulder during the fourth match in Hyderabad on Wednesday.The series decider will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 17.
Arshdeep’s availability will be assessed before the match, with a decision to be taken based on his recovery.
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The 36-year-old was already part of India’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand.Bhuvneshwar last represented India in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final, making his potential return to the national side a significant development.
His inclusion also comes on the back of an impressive IPL 2026 campaign with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.The experienced pacer played a key role in RCB’s successful title defence as the franchise secured back-to-back IPL titles.
He finished the 2026 season with 28 wickets in 16 matches at an economy rate of 7.95, making him the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament behind Kagiso Rabada.Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Poll Vote & Share your view Will Bhuvneshwar Kumar's inclusion significantly impact the outcome of the final T20I?
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