Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Name
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Position
Bowler
Current Team
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Leagues
IPL
Seasons
2023

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is an Indian cricketer who is known for his impressive swing bowling and his ability to take wickets in all formats of the game. He was born on February 5, 1990, in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India, and made his international debut for India in 2012.

Career Stats:

Test:

Matches: 24

Wickets: 63

Best Bowling: 6/82

Bowling Average: 26.1

5-wicket hauls: 1

ODI:

Matches: 119

Wickets: 145

Best Bowling: 5/42

Bowling Average: 35.1

5-wicket hauls: 1

T20I:

Matches: 50

Wickets: 54

Best Bowling: 4/22

Bowling Average: 23.9

IPL:

Matches: 121

Wickets: 149

Best Bowling: 5/19

Bowling Average: 23.9

Achievements:

  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the leading wicket-taker in the 2014 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, taking 20 wickets in 14 matches for the Sunrisers Hyderabad team.
  • He was named the Player of the Match in his debut Test match against Australia in 2013, where he took six wickets.
  • Kumar has taken two five-wicket hauls in his international career, one in Tests and one in ODIs.
  • He has won the IPL title once with Sunrisers Hyderabad, in 2016.
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar was named the ICC ODI Player of the Year in 2017.

Overall, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is considered to be one of the most skillful and versatile bowlers in the Indian cricket team. His ability to swing the ball at different angles and his accuracy have made him a dangerous bowler in all formats of the game.