Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns after four years in NZ T20I squad

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has earned an India recall after nearly four years, named in the 16-member squad for the five-match T20I series in New Zealand starting October 22.The 36-year-old pacer brings 90 wickets from 87 T20Is at an average of 23.10 and an economy under seven. His last India appearance also came against New Zealand, giving him a chance to revive his career on familiar ground.Shreyas Iyer captains the side with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. Arshdeep Singh leads a young pace group with Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav, while Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy head the spin options. Varun returns after recovering from a side strain.Ravi Bishnoi misses out, while Hardik Pandya is unavailable with a shin injury. The series opens in Christchurch on October 22, followed by matches on October 24, 27 and 30, concluding in Hamilton on November 1. India won 4-1 in New Zealand in January.
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