India’s most seasoned fast bowler keeps going for runs in the final overs, surprising former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar quite a little.
India's Bhuvneshwar Kumar successfully appeals for LBW dismissal against Afghanistan's Hazratullah Zazai during the Asia Cup Twenty20 international cricket Super Four match between Afghanistan and India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on September 8, 2022. , India’s most seasoned fast bowler, keeps going for runs in the final overs surprises former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar quite a little.
Few anticipated that Bhuvneshwar Kumar, India’s lone “T20 specialist” bowler, would become one of India’s biggest concerns with just one month until their 2022 T20 World Cup opener against the same opponents. Bhuvneshwar Kumar played a crucial role in India’s thrilling 5-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup in Dubai on August 28.
This time, the experienced batsman took 0-30 in 4 overs. In both games, Arshdeep Singh was unfairly forced to defend just seven points in the final over, despite his gallant efforts.