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IND vs WI T20Is: Bhuvneshwar Kumar replaces injured Arshdeep for final T20I

The final match of the series, which is currently locked at 2-2, will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Oct. 17

By Authors and Contributors · The Hindu

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 9:20 AM

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar has joined India's squad as injury cover for Arshdeep Singh for the final T20I against West Indies.
Arshdeep suffered a bowling shoulder injury during the fourth match in Hyderabad, leaving his participation uncertain.
The five-match series is currently tied 2-2 heading into the decider in Bengaluru on October 17, 2026.

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Veteran fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been added to India's squad as cover for the injured Arshdeep Singh ahead of the fifth and final T20I against the West Indies. The decisive match will take place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with the five-match series currently level at 2-2.

Arshdeep sustained an injury to his bowling shoulder during the fourth T20I on Wednesday in Hyderabad. According to the BCCI, a final decision on Arshdeep's availability will be determined before the match. The 36-year-old Bhuvneshwar had already been selected for India's upcoming T20 series in New Zealand.

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IND vs WI T20Is: Bhuvneshwar Kumar replaces injured Arshdeep for final T20I

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