Bhuvneshar Kumar signalled intent to be in contention for the 2027 WC Squad
\n\nAfter earning a comeback to the Indian T20I side after four years, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has revealed he will return to 50-over cricket after three years and play the upcoming edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) after three years. The star pacer claimed he will play in both the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) and India's premier List A domestic competition for Uttar Pradesh.
\n\nWhile Bhuvneshwar preferred to stay in the present, he has not played any 50-over cricket since December 2023. He did not take part in the VHT in both the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons. A potential return to the longer white-ball format could open doors to play for India in the 2027 Cricket World Cup, which will take place next year in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, with the composition of the Shubman-Gill-led team's pace attack still uncertain.
\n\n"I am not thinking too far ahead, like I did in the last few years. I am happy with what I am getting. Of course, I will play domestic cricket, whether it is the Vijay Hazare Trophy or the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. So I am…
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