Career Information
Bhuvneshwar Kumar: India’s Swing Maestro
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, born on February 5, 1990, in Meerut, India, is a renowned international cricketer celebrated for his exceptional swing bowling. A right-arm fast-medium bowler, he has been instrumental in India’s success across all formats.
Cricket Career & Stats
- Test Matches: Bhuvneshwar has played 21 Tests, taking 63 wickets at an average of 26.09. His ability to swing the ball both ways has troubled top-order batsmen worldwide.
- ODI Career: In 121 One Day Internationals, he has claimed 141 wickets, showcased consistent performances and often provided crucial breakthroughs.
- T20I Matches: Bhuvneshwar has appeared in 87 T20 Internationals, taking 90 wickets, and is known for his economical bowling, especially in death overs.
- IPL Career: Over 176 Indian Premier League matches, he has taken 181 wickets at an average of 27.23. In the 2025 IPL auction, he was acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore for ₹10.75 crore.
Records & Achievements
| Records |
Format |
Ints Rank |
| Outstanding bowling analyses in an innings (4/8 BBI) |
Test Matches |
9th Position |
| Most player-of-the-series awards (3 times) |
Twenty20 Ints |
10th Position |
| Outstanding bowling analyses in an innings (5/4) BBI |
Twenty20 Ints |
6th Position |
| Most four-wickets-in-an-innings in a career (5 times) |
Twenty20 Ints |
7th Position |
| Most maidens in career (10 times) |
Twenty20 Ints |
6th Position |
Lesser-Known Facts
- Bhuvneshwar is married to Nupur Nagar, a software engineer; they tied the knot in November 2017.
- His net worth is estimated at $9 million, with earnings from cricket and endorsements.
Social Profile’s
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