England vs India 2022

‘Always knew i could make a comeback’ – Bhuvneshwar Kumar on overcoming injuries

Indian pace spearhead, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been in good form in the ongoing T20I series against England. He has dismissed the big fish Jos Buttler in both the T20 internationals and it has paved the way for India to register resounding wins.

The Indian pacer was hit by a combination of injury and fitness issues. After bagging the Player of the series in the second match, he explained how he got out of fitness issues to mount a strong comeback into the Indian setup. The UP cricketer was ruled out of Indian T20 League 2020 due to a hamstring injury and was then forced to walk off the field due to a thigh strain in the first half of Indian T20 League 2021. If that was not enough, the pacer was also benched for the all-important ICC 20-20 World Cup 2021 league clash against New Zealand due to fitness issues.

“I never thought that it, that was it for me, but yes, I was working with the physios, trainers and doing my thing. And of course, when you are out of the game you’re never confident. You just, feel a bit frustrated or disappointed, but you want to come back. And luckily I know I came back and (I’m) playing for India again,” said Bhuvneshwar while speaking to reporters.

He finished with figures of 3/15 from his three overs at an economy rate of five, including a maiden over, to be adjudged the Player of the Match for his match-winning spell as India took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. The senior pacer had also bowled an impressive spell in the first game, registering figures of 1/10 from his three overs. It now remains to be seen whether Bhuvneshwar will yet again star with the ball in hand in the third and final game at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Sunday, July 10.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has not been a stranger to comebacks and his performances will put the team in good stead as the team looks to take a clean sweep in the  T20I  series against England.