India’s senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar created havoc among the cricket community as he removed “cricketer” from his Instagram bio. Fans are in shock to digest the fact that if it was a hint regarding his retirement announcement.
Indian cricketer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been making waves on social media lately, even though he hasn’t been part of the Indian cricket team for a while now. During India’s dominant performance against the West Indies in the first ODI, fans noticed something intriguing about his Instagram bio, and it quickly went viral.
Before, his bio simply stated “Indian cricketer,” but recently, he changed it to “Indian.” This small alteration sparked speculation among fans that he might be considering his retirement. Interestingly, Bhuvneshwar Kumar had been a decent performer for India in the T20 World Cup 2022, despite his limited participation, as he managed to pick up four wickets in six matches with an impressive economy rate of 6.16 runs per over.
However, injuries have been a major obstacle for Bhuvneshwar, causing him to slide down the pecking order even though he consistently delivered commendable performances across different formats. As young fast-emerging bowlers took the spotlight in Indian cricket, he found himself restricted to being a one-format bowler. His last appearance in Test cricket for India dates back to 2018, and he was last seen in an ODI playing XI in January 2022 during the South Africa tour.
Nevertheless, it appears that the selectors have already moved on from him, possibly with an eye on building a team for the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024.
Here are some of the reactions by fans on Twitter:
