Bhuvneshwar Kumar, a bowler for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), made his IPL 2025 debut on March 28 against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Despite being a member of the team in 2009, he never participated in any games.
Nonetheless, he played one game for the team in the 2009 Champions League campaign. IPL posted a video on social media in which Bhuvneshwar Kumar talked candidly about his feelings about rejoining the squad.
It didn’t feel like a ‘new’ team, according to the pacer. The player’s teammates welcomed him with open arms. He also talked about his experience with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and what it was like to win the trophy with them. He also mentioned that he hopes to do the same with RCB.
“I still recall the first time a little boy was selected to play for the RCB in South Africa. However, I didn’t feel like it was a new squad because I was reminded of my first IPL experience when I returned in 2025. I believe that you stay somewhere to win the trophy when you play in the IPL. And since it’s usually not over until it’s over, that was really unique. The ten to eleven-year adventure was really unique. to spend so many years playing for a squad. The Meerut native stated, “I want to do everything I did for the other team (SRH) for this team (RCB) this year.”
I didn’t feel uncomfortable with RCB: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
When SRH won the title in 2016, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was a member of the team, and RCB faced off against them in the championship match. The player had a great season, taking 23 wickets at an average of 21.30 in 16 games. He took 26 wickets in 14 games a season later. With SRH, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has had an amazing league adventure. The batsman from Uttar Pradesh said that after playing for the 2016 champions for 11 years, he felt a little “awkward” playing for RCB.
“I felt a little strangely uncomfortable after playing with the 11-year-old team, but RCB didn’t make me feel that way. They did well for the squad as a whole, not just for myself, which is excellent. We want to meet more people like that because we are human. However, I am content in my personal life, on and off the pitch. 100% “No complaints, no regrets,” the senior professional said.
The pacer’s next appearance will be in the tournament’s Match 20 between the Mumbai Indians and RCB. The seamer wants to make Monday’s match between the bitter rivals unforgettable. It will take place at Mumbai’s famous Wankhede Stadium.
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