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‘You can’t beat experience’: India coach explains Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return

Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman’s new role in India’s selection process and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to the T20I squad for the upcoming New Zealand tour point to the same priority: better communication and greater experience as India look to…

Times Of India

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 2:46 AM

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India coach Sitanshu Kotak cited the necessity of veteran experience for Bhuvneshwar Kumar's T20I squad return.
Jasprit Bumrah's periodic absences highlighted the need for experienced bowlers alongside younger players.
Kotak noted that bowling conditions in New Zealand could suit the 36-year-old seamer.

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India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak explained that Bhuvneshwar Kumar was recalled to the T20I squad for the New Zealand tour to provide valuable bowling experience. Kotak noted that Jasprit Bumrah's recent absences underscored the necessity of veteran leadership alongside emerging talent.

Kotak highlighted that conditions in New Zealand are expected to suit the 36-year-old seamer following strong IPL campaigns. Additionally, Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman has joined selection meetings to communicate player fitness updates directly to head coach Gautam Gambhir and selectors.

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‘You can’t beat experience’: India coach explains Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return

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