Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar is an accomplished Indian cricketer known for his exceptional skills as a fast bowler and his ability to swing the ball both ways. He has represented India in all formats of the game and has been a key player in various international tournaments. Kumar has played for several teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), showcasing his talents as a reliable bowler and lower-order batsman. In the context of the recent IPL 2025 clash between CSK and RCB, he was in the news for replacing Rasikh Salam in RCB’s lineup.

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two wickets in the match.

Indian Premier League final: Virat Kohli powers Bengaluru to back-to-back IPL titles
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-01
7.0

Bhuvneshwar Kumar spearheaded the bowling attack with 28 wickets in 16 matches, combining control and swing while also delivering crucial lower-order contributions with the bat when needed.

RCB IPL 2026 title defence: With Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar at heart, Rajat Patidar delivers second straight crown | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-06-01
8.0

Bhuvneshwar Kumar also picked up two wickets, aiding RCB's efforts in the match.

Virat Kohli scripts history, smashes fastest IPL fifty of his career in final | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-05-31
7.0

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a calmer character who wants to stand up in difficult moments of the game.

No one-man show: How RCB became a complete unit | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-05-30
7.0

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was awarded Man of the Match for his performance in the final.

12 years ago! Amid speculation over India future, here’s when Virat Kohli last played a List A match | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-08-11
7.0

Bhuvneshwar Kumar contributed significantly with his bowling, helping to restrict the opposing team.

Kohli and Royal Challengers Bangalore are finally IPL champions
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-06-04
7.0

Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered under pressure to secure RCB's first-ever IPL title.

IPL Winners List 2008–2025: Final Results, Opponents, Margins | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-06-03
9.0
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar's decision to bowl later in the innings was considered baffling.

Jitesh 85* trumps Pant 118* as Royal Challengers Bangalore make Qualifier 1
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-05-28
4.0

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has a huge role to play for the in-form franchise.

IPL 2025: RCB captain Rajat Patidar dispels injury concerns ahead of KKR clash | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-05-15
6.0

Bhuvneshwar Kumar expertly exploited a sluggish pitch to restrict DC to a modest 162 for 8.

IPL 2025 Points Table: Latest standings after DC vs RCB match at Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-04-27
8.0

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken eight wickets and the two have struck a solid partnership.

IPL 2025: Josh Hazlewood overcomes injury worries to hit his stride for RCB | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-04-20
8.0

Bhuvneshwar Kumar reached a new height in the IPL by equaling the record for the most wickets taken by a pacer.

আইপিএলে নতুন উচ্চতায় ভুবনেশ্বর, ছুঁয়ে ফেললেন রেকর্ড
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-04-03
9.0

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's inclusion was highlighted as a key factor for RCB's newfound squad depth.

'10 times better': AB de Villiers praises RCB's balance after historic win over CSK | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-03-29
8.0

A revamped RCB pace attack, featuring Bhuvneshwar Kumar, put Chennai under early pressure.

MS Dhoni at No. 9? Former cricketers say it 'didn't make sense' | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-03-29
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