India’s return bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar faces growing questions about his place in the T20I side after a difficult run against New Zealand. Times of India reports he concedes 139 runs in 12 overs across three matches and takes only one wicket, with Ashwin pointing to reduced pace and a lack of swing, including a third T20I spell ending 0/40.
Several outlets frame the issue around Ashwin’s assessment and what it could mean for team selection. Yahoo Sports discusses Ashwin’s view of India’s likely XI for the fourth T20I in Auckland and includes his take on whether Bhuvneshwar should be dropped. NDTV similarly reports the prospect of Bhuvneshwar being dropped after three games, describing Ashwin’s “reality-check” that selection changes may not come as a surprise given his recent impact.
Overall, coverage centers on performance and selection implications rather than any official decision, with the differing angles primarily shaped by how prominently they highlight the “dropped” narrative and the selection XI discussion.
