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Bhuvneshwar Kumar out of India squad for Hong Kong Sixes, Krunal Pandya named captain

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's national recall forces a reshuffle in India's Hong Kong Sixes 2026 squad, with Krunal Pandya taking over as captain and Kulwant Khejroliya coming in as replacement.

By Vishal Jagtap · Cric Tracker

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 8:53 AM

Key Things to Know

Krunal Pandya has replaced Bhuvneshwar Kumar as India captain for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar withdrew after earning a recall to India's national T20I squad for the New Zealand tour.
Kumar's national selection marks his first inclusion in the Indian setup in four years.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Krunal Pandya has been appointed captain of India's seven-member squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 tournament, which takes place from October 30 to November 1. He replaces veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who was originally named captain before earning a national team recall for India's tour of New Zealand.

Kumar's international recall marks his first selection in the Indian setup in four years, ruling him out of the six-a-side competition. Gujarat Titans pacer Kulwant Khejroliya has joined the squad as Kumar's replacement, completing a lineup featuring several prominent IPL players.

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