Bhuvneshwar Kumar Joins India Squad for Final T20I Against West Indies

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been included in India's squad for the fifth and final T20I against the West Indies, scheduled for October 17, 2026, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This match is crucial as the series is currently tied at 2-2.

Kumar steps in for Arshdeep Singh, who suffered a shoulder injury during the fourth T20I in Hyderabad. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that a decision regarding Singh's participation in the final match will be made based on his recovery status.

At 36 years old, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was previously selected for the upcoming T20 series against New Zealand, which begins on October 22 in Christchurch.