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Bhuvneshwar Kumar added to India squad after Arshdeep injury

The BCCI said Bhuvneshwar Kumar was added for the fifth T20I against West Indies after Arshdeep Singh took a blow to his bowling shoulder during the fourth game.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar during cricket in 2013. Archived/contextual photo; not the newly reported event.
File photo (not the reported event): Bhuvneshwar Kumar during cricket in 2013. Credit: Dee03; CC licensed archival sports photograph. Image source and licence

What happened

The BCCI said Bhuvneshwar Kumar was added for the fifth T20I against West Indies after Arshdeep Singh took a blow to his bowling shoulder during the fourth game.

Context and what is known

Officials said Arshdeep's final availability would depend on his recovery. The match is scheduled in Bengaluru on October 17.

Reading the result and the next step

The selection change follows a reported injury concern, while the final decision on Arshdeep Singh's availability depends on medical assessment before the match. Bhuvneshwar Kumar's addition is confirmed in a BCCI advisory; it does not determine the playing eleven. Supporters should separate a squad announcement from the toss-time lineup and watch the board for updated fitness information.

Reporting source

BCCI тАФ original reporting

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