Due to the inexperience of the attack, you can keep Bhuvneshwar in consideration for ODIs: Ashwin

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (PC: IPL/BCCI)

Ravichandran Ashwin has backed veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to return to India’s ODI setup ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Ashwin believes Bhuvneshwar deserves another opportunity on the back of his impressive performances for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the last two IPL seasons.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said, “Why not? The way our fast bowling stocks are right now, there is some struggle there. I think it is worth considering Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Why can you not consider him?

“There is only one difference between Shami and Bhuvneshwar. Bhuvi has been able to put himself on the park for two seasons together for RCB and has been able to keep himself fit. Both times RCB won the title, and he was also among the top three reasons for that. He looks fit enough. I am not saying to take him straightaway, but at least give him a chance and then decide. He can swing the ball, give you overs at the death and bat a bit as well. He has a lot of batting ability.”

Bhuvneshwar finished the 2026 IPL season as the highest wicket-taking Indian, with 28 wickets at an economy rate of 7.95.

Ashwin also said India’s current pace attack lacks experience. “Just because of the pure inexperience of the bowling attack, you can keep him in consideration. Gurnoor, Prasidh, and Prince. Is that the bowling you want to play in a World Cup? I am not too sure. Apart from that, you have Harshit and Bumrah. So with Bhuvneshwar, experience and youth will work well.”

He further added, “It is not the time to develop players now with 12 months to go. You gave Harshit an opportunity, and it is important to know his status now as he bats at eight. Gurnoor and Prasidh got opportunities. That is why you must have someone like Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the discussions as well.”

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