Rahane urges not to ‘overthink’ Bhuvneshwar’s performances and ‘no reason to write him off’

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return to Indian cricket has not followed the expected trajectory. Over three consecutive T20Is, he conceded 49, 50, and 40 runs, taking only one wicket. While he displayed his swing bowling skills at times, his performance was often inconsistent and rusty. Former cricketer Ajinkya Rahane advised against overthinking Bhuvneshwar's performances and confidently stated there is no reason to dismiss him yet.

"He is an experienced player and would certainly reflect on his shortcomings and areas of improvement," Rahane said on his YouTube channel. He emphasized that ups and downs are part of the game and that a poor phase of bowling should not lead to writing off a player. Instead, Rahane encouraged appreciating the comeback he has achieved at his age, urging bowlers to never give up and remain persistent.

Bhuvneshwar, known for his reflective nature and confidence, could potentially take five wickets in the next match, according to Rahane. His partner in the series, Arshdeep Singh, performed well, bowling consistently and picking up wickets in the powerplay in both the previous match and the third T20I. Arshdeep, with more than 100 T20Is to his name and nearing the 150-wicket mark, is a crucial player for the Indian team.