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Bhuvneshwar Kumar gives a cheeky response on being asked if he is free of injuries
By SMCS - Jul 10, 2022 3:00 pm
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Team India speedster Bhuvneshwar Kumar smartly handled a question related to his injuries after winning the Player of the Match award in the second T20I against England where he picked up 3 scalps as well. The veteran cheekily stated that he prefers not to answer the question. However, he returned with figures of 3 for 15 as India beat England by 49 runs on Saturday (July 9) in Birmingham and also won the three-match series 2-0 as well.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar

The pacer removed England openers Jason Roy (0) and Jos Buttler (4) in his first spell and helped his side. Later, when he was asked whether he is finally free from injuries, Bhuvneshwar Kumar said at the post-match presentation ceremony: “Honestly, I don’t want to talk about it. Even in India, when somebody asks the same question, I never answer that. Sorry for that but if I am playing something is right.”

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He further said: “When the ball swings, you always enjoy it. I may be wrong, but if I remember for the last few years in England, there hasn’t been much help with the white ball. But this time, there is swing and bounce as well. Good for me. As I said, the white ball swinging up front is always a motivating factor for fast bowlers. The batters have to take their chances and they can give their wicket as well.”

Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar

However, apart from Bhuvneshwar Kumar, veteran pacer Jasprit Bumrah and leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal were also impressive, claiming two wickets each, as India had the upperhand in the game throughout. However, the third and final match of the three-game T20I series will be played at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Sunday (July 10).

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“He’s a dangerous player. We always try to get him up front because we know that if he goes past the powerplay, he can be a dangerous player. If the ball swings, I always go for wickets. That’s the best way of stopping a batter, especially someone like him,” Bhuvneshwar Kumar concluded.