‘Why not?’: Ashwin makes strong case for Bhuvneshwar Kumar to return to India ahead of 2027 World Cup | Cricket News

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (ANI Photo)

former indian offspinner Ashwin Has thrown away his weight Bhuvneshwar KumarReturning to the national team, selectors are urged to consider the veteran fast bowler as India prepares for the 2027 ODI World Cup.Ashwin feels that India’s current attacking pace lacks the experience required for a major ICC tournament and pointed to Bhuvneshwar’s recent success against Royal Challengers Bangalore indian premier league Proof that the 36-year-old still has a lot to offer.Bhuvneshwar played a key role in RCB’s back-to-back IPL title bids, taking 45 wickets in the past two seasons. His stable performance helped the team end their long wait for the trophy and successfully defended the title.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin believed that Bhuvneshwar deserves to be in contention for a World Cup berth, especially considering his fitness and ability to contribute at multiple stages of the game.“Why not? As far as our fast bowling stock is concerned at the moment, there are some struggles. I think it is worth considering Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Why can’t you consider him? There is just one difference between Shami and Bhuvneshwar. Bhuvneshwar has been able to play together for two seasons at RCB and has been able to stay fit. Both teams RCB have won the championship and he is one of the top three reasons why. He looks healthy. I’m not saying take him immediately, but at least give him a chance before deciding. He can swing the ball, give you chances at the death, and also hit the ball. He has great batting ability,” Ashwin said.The former spinner also questioned whether India’s relatively inexperienced fast bowling unit is ready to handle the pressure of a World Cup. While acknowledging the promise shown by the young pacers, he believes that combining youth and experience will be a more balanced approach.“Just because of the lack of experience in the bowling attack, you can consider him. Gurnoor, Prasidh and Prince – is this the bowling you want to bowl in the World Cup? I’m not so sure. You can pick one or two from these guys. Apart from that, you have Harshit and Bumrah. So for Bhuvneshwar, experience and youth will work well,” he added.Ashwin further emphasized that India should now focus on fixing the pace of their attack rather than keep trying as the World Cup is just a year away.According to him, the selectors have given opportunities to several fast bowlers and now should narrow down the core group while keeping Bhuvneshwar firmly in the conversation.“It’s not the time to develop players yet, there are still 12 months to go. You give Harshit a chance and it’s important to see where he is now since he batted at eight. Gunur and Prasidh got their chances. But you can’t remove them now and bring in more bowlers. It’s important to identify who your four to five pacers are and you will pick three in the World Cup. That’s why you have to have people like Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the discussion as well,” he explained.