Bhuvneshwar Kumar named in India’s New Zealand T20I squad

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is included in India’s squad for five T20Is in New Zealand, announced by BCCI on October 6. Shreyas Iyer captains the side, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain.

The series starts in Christchurch on October 22 and concludes on November 1. Dhruv Jurel will captain India A for three multi-day matches. The ODI and Test squads will be announced separately.

Source report: BCCI media advisory, 6 October 2026.

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