ENG vs IND: As Individuals, Both Me And Hardik Are Happy We Are Contributing To The Team's Win - Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Indian fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar had a fantastic outing in the T20I series against England, winning the Player of the Series award for his bowling in the 2-1 series win.

Bhuvneshwar set up the game for India in the two games he played, taking the crucial opening wickets inside the powerplay. In the first game, he sent Jos Buttler back for a golden duck before doing the same to Jason Roy in the second.

“It’s (cricket) a team thing. I mean players can change, combinations can change. (But) as far as individual performance is concerned, I am pretty happy with the way I’m bowling. Of course, Hardik (Pandya) is coming back after missing a few series… and as individuals, we both are happy we are contributing to the team’s win.”

“I try to hone my skills during the nets session. Be it swing or slower balls, I try to improve them in the nets. By bowling at the nets, again and again, one gets used to it (honing a particular delivery). The planning (to take wickets in matches) comes from the nets,” he said at the post-match press conference.

“Luckily I got a chance to come back and perform” – Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar is one of the best new-ball bowlers in white-ball cricket at the moment but his career was plagued with injuries and he considers himself lucky to have gotten another chance.

“After injuries, there is always pressure; that you have to perform. I think there is no other option. So, I had this in my mind that if I get the opportunity to play matches (again), I will give my 100 percent even if there is no guarantee that you will do well.”

“When you get injured, you get frustrated and disappointed. You don’t doubt yourself but mentally you are not in that good position… Luckily I got a chance to come back and perform. I’m sure the management and the coach would be happy with my showing,” Bhuvneshwar added.

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