Ind vs WI: Bhuvneshwar Kumar unlikely to play in West Indies ODI series; here's why

India is on a roll after beating visiting West Indies 2-1 in three-match T20I series. focus of of West Indies tour of India w shifts to 3-match ODI series. But even before India face West Indies in 1st ODI, 'Men in Blue' could be in for a huge blow after reports emerged on Friday that fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar complained of pain during recently concluded series.

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Ind vs WI: Bhuvneshwar Kumar's injury

According to a report published in a leading Indian daily, Bhuvneshwar complained of pain after India’s 67-run-win at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. official anuncement has been made by team manment or  Board of Control for Cricket in India [BCCI]. Earlier Mayank Agarwal replaced Shikhar Dhawan in team after opening batsman failed to recover from a keen injury he sustained while playing in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar injury history

Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s history with injuries is well kwn to Indian fans and team manment. In past 18-20 months, pacer has t played a Test match since 2018 tour of South Africa, in which he was India’s Player of Series. He missed five-match series in England and Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia due to back issues. During 2019 50-over World Cup, Bhuvi suffered a hamstring injury during India’s clash against Pakistan. Even even though he played throughout  tournament, he missed following T20I series against South Africa and Bangladesh to recover from injury.

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Ind vs WI 3rd T20I highlights 

Asked to bat first, India posted 240 for 3, thanks to top-quality kcks from KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma and skipper Virat Kohli. West Indies mand to score only 173 for 8 in reply despite a quickfire fifty by skipper Kieron Pollard. Bhuvneshwar, who looked off-colour in first two games, came back strongly in final game of series side to victory. first ODI of three-match series will take place in Chennai on December 15th.

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