3 Surprising exclusions from India's main Test squad for England series

3. Bhuvneshwar Kumar

If the Indian pace bowling attack looks devastating, the man behind this success is Virat Kohli. For Kohli, the bowler who stood up in times of adversity is none other than Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The right-arm fast bowler is currently taking part in the 2021 edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He took this step to prove his match fitness. 

However, his exclusion from the Indian squad is surprising. The Indian pacer has played in 21 Test matches and has taken over 63 wickets. His best bowling figure is 6/82 and the Indian bowler has thrived in tough conditions (remember Lord’s?). For a bowler who can bat a bit, his presence might have helped the team if there was a collapse. 

Bhuvneshwar can bat down the order. Of the 21 matches he has played, he has the highest score of 63 in Test cricket and he can occupy the crease for a long period. However, it looks like the fitness issues are haunting him at the moment and we hope for a speedy recovery for the pacer. Therefore, Bhuvenshwar Kumar makes it to this list of 3 surprising exclusions from India’s main Test squad for the England series.