Bhuvneshwar Kumar: News
A teenage prodigy who bowled out the legendary Sachin Tendulkar for his first-ever duck in domestic cricket at the age of 19, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was never away from the limelight. A lanky medium pacer hailing from the Uttar Pradesh's Meerut, Kumar, known by the nickname Bhuvi amongst his teammates and fans, made his international debut at the age of 22 in 2012. In his first T20I against Pakistan, he took three wickets. In his first ODI match against the same opposition, he began by taking the wicket of Mohammed Hafeez in the first-ever ball he bowled in ODIs. In 2013, Kumar made his Test debut against Australia and finished the series with six wickets from four matches. In the same series, he scored 38 runs, the highest by an Indian number 10 on debut. Kumar was part of India's successful 2013 ICC Champions Trophy campaign. He was part of the "Team of the Tournament" in both the 2013 and 2017 ICC Champions Trophy editions. Known for his accuracy and ability to swing the ball, Kumar has been a regular in the Indian international setup. His achievements in the Indian Premier League (IPL) earned him a place in the all-time 'Cricinfo' IPL XI.
Andy Flower credits RCB's historic IPL triumph to auction strategy
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Andy Flower has credited their historic IPL 2025 title victory to a well-planned auction strategy.
Decoding Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victorious IPL 2025 campaign in stats
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 title by defeating Punjab Kings in the final.
RCB tame sorry PBKS to reach IPL 2025 final: Stats
Royal Challengers Bengaluru overcame sorry Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2025 season to reach the final.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismisses Prabhsimran Singh for 5th time in T20s
Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissed an in-form Punjab Kings opener Prabhsimran Singh in Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2025 season in Mullanpur.
IPL 2025 Qualifier 1, PBKS vs RCB: Key player match-ups
Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to clash in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025 on May 29.
17-year-old Ayush Mhatre smashes 94 for CSK versus RCB: Stats
In a thrilling IPL encounter, Chennai Super Kings's 17-year-old batsman Ayush Mhatre slammed a superb 94-run knock versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
RCB complete the double over CSK in IPL 2025: Stats
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) completed the double over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League 2025 season.
Has Bhuvneshwar Kumar struggled versus CSK in IPL?
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) put on a stellar all-round display against Delhi Capitals (DC), at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Match 46 of the Indian Premier League 2025 season on Sunday.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes 2nd-highest wicket-taker in T20s among Indians: Stats
Veteran Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has created history by becoming the Indian bowler with second-most wickets in T20 cricket.
Decoding the greatest all-time Indian XI in Indian Premier League
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Jasprit Bumrah: Stats after 300 T20 wickets
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Josh Hazlewood wants RCB's top order to bat 20 overs
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'Reckless batting': Sehwag lambasts RCB batters post loss vs PBKS
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has slammed the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batters for their dismal performance in a recent IPL match against the Punjab Kings.
IPL 2025, PBKS beat RCB in rain-curtailed clash: Key stats
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RCB's Bhuvneshwar Kumar discusses responsibilities he shares with Josh Hazlewood
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Presenting bowlers with most wickets against KKR in IPL
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IPL 2025: RCB beat RR in Jaipur, enter top four
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar enters top 3 in wicket-takers list (IPL): Stats
RCB pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has entered the top three all-time highest wicket-takers in Indian Premier League (IPL) history.
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) saw Delhi Capitals (DC) beat them at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday.
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IPL 2025, all-round GT hand RCB their maiden defeat: Stats
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) suffered their maiden defeat in the IPL 2025 season.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismisses Shubman Gill for fourth time in IPL
Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar got the key scalp of Shubman Gill in match number 14 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season on Wednesday.
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All-round Royal Challengers Bengaluru humbled Chennai Super Kings at the Chepauk in match number 8 of the Indian Premier League 2025 season.
IPL 2025, RCB: Squad analysis, schedule, Probable XI, and more
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Varun Chakravarthy has dismissed Buttler five times in T20s: Stats
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How many Indians own multiple five-wicket hauls in T20I cricket?
Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy entered the record books on January 28 with an incredible five-wicket haul against England.
Year-Ender: Runners-up SRH rewrite record books in stunning IPL season
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IPL 2025: RCB begin pre-season camp in pursuit of title
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have begun their preparations for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, even though the season's schedule is yet to be released.
SMAT: Key takeaways from final round of group fixtures
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar bids emotional farewell to Sunrisers Hyderabad
Indian fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has written an emotional farewell note to his former Indian Premier League (IPL) team, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Presenting RCB's strongest playing XI for IPL 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) can field a formidable playing XI for the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
IPL 2025: These prominent stars return to their former franchises
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IPL 2025: Bhuvneshwar Kumar goes to RCB for ₹10.75 crore
Bhuvneshwar Kumar will play for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League.
IPL 2025 auction: Decoding the stats of pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar
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IPL 2025 auction: Players to watch out on Day 2
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar to lead UP in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
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Decoding Indian pacers with the most wickets in T20Is
Indian pace spearhead Arshdeep Singh added another feather to his cap. The left-arm seamer is now India's highest wicket-taker among fast bowlers in T20I cricket.
Arshdeep Singh becomes India's highest wicket-taker among pacers in T20Is
Indian pace spearhead Arshdeep Singh has added another feather to his cap.
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Arshdeep Singh eyes these records in South Africa T20I series
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IPL 2025: SRH to release key players, including Bhuvneshwar Kumar
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Presenting Indian bowlers with 30+ wickets in home T20Is
India are set to take on Bangladesh in the 2nd T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Hardik Pandya set to script history in Bangladesh T20I series
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Indian bowlers with most wickets against Pakistan in T20Is
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Bowlers with most maiden overs in men's T20Is
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IPL: Will Bhuvneshwar Kumar cease Narine threat in Qualifier 1?
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IPL: Shreyas Iyer has fallen to these bowlers most times
Kolkata Knight Riders became the first side to reach the IPL 2024 playoffs after beating Mumbai Indians.
Decoding bowlers with 10-plus maiden overs in IPL
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Decoding bowlers with most IPL wickets versus Kolkata Knight Riders
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IPL 2024, Sunrisers Hyderabad floor hapless Lucknow Super Giants: Stats
Sunrisers Hyderabad raced past Lucknow Super Giants in Match 57 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on Wednesday.
IPL 2024, SRH vs LSG: Decoding the key player battles
Match 57 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) will see the battle between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar registers these records with three-fer versus Rajasthan Royals
Veteran Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar claimed a solid three-wicket haul against Rajasthan Royals in Match 50 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on Thursday.
IPL: Which bowler owns most wickets in first over?
Bhuvneshwar Kumar powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a one-run win against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024.
IPL 2024, SRH pip table-toppers RR by one run: Stats
Sunrisers Hyderabad won a thrilling contest against Rajasthan Royals in Match 50 of the Indian Premier League 2024 season on Thursday.
Jos Buttler has fallen to these bowlers most times (T20s)
Days after scoring two incredible tons, Jos Buttler recorded a golden duck against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 50 of IPL 2024.
IPL 2024, CSK vs SRH: Decoding the key player battles
Match 46 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) will see the battle between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Decoding the unique IPL records of Sandeep Sharma
Rajasthan Royals pacer Sandeep Sharma ran through the Mumbai Indians line-up in Match 38 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes first bowler with 150 wickets for SRH
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has completed 150 wickets for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League.
IPL: Who has most wickets in 20th over?
One of the toughest tasks in T20 cricket is to restrict the flow of runs in death overs, especially the 20th over.