Indian cricketer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has sent fans and cricket enthusiasts into a frenzy after making a significant change to his Instagram bio. The pace bowler, known for his impeccable swing and lethal bowling, has removed the word ‘Cricketer’ from his profile, leaving many wondering about his future in international cricket.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s absence from competitive cricket since IPL 2023 has raised eyebrows among fans and pundits alike. Surprisingly, there have been no reports of any injuries, which makes the situation even more perplexing. Speculations regarding his future intensified when hawk-eyed users on Twitter noticed the alteration in his Instagram bio. Previously described as an ‘Indian cricketer’, his bio now simply reads ‘Indian’, leading to questions about his potential retirement from the game.
However, there is a twist in the tale. Last week, Bhuvneshwar Kumar posted a picture alongside fellow Indian cricketer Rinku Singh, where the duo was seen standing in front of the tricolor inside a training room. This picture has provided some hope to his fans, as it indicates that he might still be associated with the game. Additionally, his Twitter bio still identifies him as an ‘Indian cricketer’, adding to the intrigue surrounding his situation.
Reviewing Bhuvneshwar’s performance in 2022, it becomes evident why his absence has baffled cricket enthusiasts. He was the highest wicket-taker in a tournament, claiming 11 wickets, including a remarkable five-wicket-haul with career-best figures of 5/4. Although he had a relatively quiet T20 World Cup, he concluded the year as India’s most successful bowler in T20Is, securing an impressive tally of 37 wickets. Notably, Bhuvneshwar no longer plays Test matches and has been out of the ODI setup, with his last appearance in the format dating back to January 2022. However, at the age of 33, he remains a formidable force in T20Is.
Throughout his illustrious 10-year-long career, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has established himself as the second-most successful bowler for India in T20Is, bagging an impressive 90 wickets from 87 matches, trailing only Yuzvendra Chahal, who leads the chart with 91 wickets. With ten maidens to his name, he holds the record for the most maidens bowled by an Indian in T20Is and stands as the sole Indian bowler to have achieved two five-wicket-hauls in the format. Notably, Bhuvneshwar has bowled the most overs for India in T20Is, amassing 298 overs, maintaining a commendable average of 23.10.
As cricket fans speculate about Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s future, the question on everyone’s mind remains: Is this the end of the road for the ‘King of Swing’ in international cricket? Only time will reveal the truth behind the cryptic Instagram bio change, and until then, enthusiasts will eagerly await any updates from the cricketer himself or official sources.
