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{{short description|Indian cricket player}}
{{short description|Indian cricket player}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2013}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}}
{{Infobox cricketer
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Bhuvneshwar Kumar
| name = Bhuvneshwar Kumar
| caption = Kumar bowling in 2013
| image = Bhuvneshwar kumar With Rashid Zirak (Bhuvneshwar Kumar cropped).jpg
| caption = Kumar in 2021
| fullname = Bhuvneshwar Kumar Singh
| fullname = Bhuvneshwar Kumar Singh
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|02|05|df=yes}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|02|05|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Meerut]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India
| birth_place = [[Meerut]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India
| nickname = Bhuvi
| nickname = Bhuvi<ref>{{Cite news |title=Happy Birthday Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Top 5 Bowling Performances by the 'King of Swing' |url=https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/happy-birthday-bhuvneshwar-kumar-top-5-bowling-performances-by-the-king-of-swing-4736495.html |access-date=3 July 2022 |work=News 18 |date=5 February 2022}}</ref>
| heightcm =  
| height=5 ft 9 in<ref>{{cite web |title=Bhuvneshwar Kumar Profile |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/player/bhuvneshwar-kumar |website=Sportskeeda |access-date=30 May 2023}}</ref>
| batting = Right-handed
| batting = Right-handed
| bowling = Right-arm fast medium
| bowling = Right-arm [[Fast bowling|medium]]
| role = [[Bowling (cricket)|Bowler]]
| role = [[Bowling (cricket)|Bowler]]
| international= true
| international= true
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| T20Idebutagainst = Pakistan
| T20Idebutagainst = Pakistan
| T20Icap = 45
| T20Icap = 45
| lastT20Iagainst = Ireland
|       lastT20Idate = 22 November
| lastT20Idate = 28 June
|       lastT20Iyear = 2022
| lastT20Iyear = 2022
|     lastT20Iagainst = New Zealand
| T20Ishirt = 15
| T20Ishirt = 15


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| column4 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| column4 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches1 = 21
| matches1 = 21
| matches2 = 119
| matches2 = 121
| matches3 = 57
| matches3 = 77
| matches4 = 70
| matches4 = 70
| runs1 = 798
| runs1 = 552
| runs2 = 548
| runs2 = 552
| runs3 = 57
| runs3 = 61
| runs4 = 2433
| runs4 = 2,433
| bat avg1 = 22.08
| bat avg1 = 22.08
| bat avg2 = 14.42
| bat avg2 = 14.15
| bat avg3 = 11.40
| bat avg3 = 10.16
| bat avg4 = 27.03
| bat avg4 = 27.03
| 100s/50s1 = 0/3
| 100s/50s1 = 0/3
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| top score1 = 63[[not out|*]]
| top score1 = 63[[not out|*]]
| top score2 = 53[[not out|*]]
| top score2 = 53[[not out|*]]
| top score3 = 13[[not out|*]]
| top score3 = 16
| top score4 = 128
| top score4 = 128
| deliveries1 = 3,348
| deliveries1 = 3,348
| deliveries2 = 5,739
| deliveries2 = 5,847
| deliveries3 = 1034
| deliveries3 = 1,415
| deliveries4 = 12,393
| deliveries4 = 12,393
| wickets1 = 64
| wickets1 = 63
| wickets2 = 141
| wickets2 = 141
| wickets3 = 63
| wickets3 = 84
| wickets4 = 218
| wickets4 = 218
| bowl avg1 = 26.09
| bowl avg1 = 26.09
| bowl avg2 = 34.18
| bowl avg2 = 35.11
| bowl avg3 = 25.57
| bowl avg3 = 23.31
| bowl avg4 = 26.53
| bowl avg4 = 26.53
| fivefor1 = 4
| fivefor1 = 4
| fivefor2 = 1
| fivefor2 = 1
| fivefor3 = 1
| fivefor3 = 2
| fivefor4 = 12
| fivefor4 = 12
| tenfor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
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| best bowling1 = 6/82
| best bowling1 = 6/82
| best bowling2 = 5/42
| best bowling2 = 5/42
| best bowling3 = 5/24
| best bowling3 = 5/4
| best bowling4 = 6/77
| best bowling4 = 6/77
| catches/stumpings1 = 8/–
| catches/stumpings1 = 8/–
| catches/stumpings2 = 29/–
| catches/stumpings2 = 29/–
| catches/stumpings3 = 7/–
| catches/stumpings3 = 10/–
| catches/stumpings4 = 18/–
| catches/stumpings4 = 18/–
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/326016.html ESPNcricinfo
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/326016.html ESPNcricinfo
| date = 28 June 2022
| date = 29 November 2022
}}
}}
'''Bhuvneshwar Kumar Singh''' (born 5 February 1990) is an Indian international [[cricketer]] and a former limited overs vice captain who plays for [[Uttar Pradesh cricket team|Uttar Pradesh]] in domestic first-class cricket and for [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] in the [[Indian Premier League]].
'''Bhuvneshwar Kumar Singh''' (born 5 February 1990) is an Indian international [[cricketer]] who is playing for the [[India national cricket team|Indian cricket team]]. He currently plays for [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] in the [[Indian Premier League]] and [[Uttar Pradesh cricket team|Uttar Pradesh]] in domestic cricket. He is considered to be one of the best and most consistent swing bowlers in the world. Kumar swings the ball both ways efficiently, with his [[Inswinger|inswingers]] more effective than [[Outswinger|outswing]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Bhuvneshwar Kumar is one of the best bowlers in the world now: Deep Dasgupta |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/bhuvneshwar-kumar-one-of-the-best-return-to-form-big-positive-india-deep-dasgupta-1783247-2021-03-24 |access-date=27 March 2022 |work=India Today |date=24 March 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Cricbuzz|title=Bhuvneshwar Kumar Mark II has arrived - Harsha Bhogle|date=26 October 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_EQ7y5lXcM|access-date=31 December 2017}}</ref> Initially starting his career as an opening swing bowler, Bhuvneshwar Kumar upgraded his bowling armoury with reverse swing, slower bowls and [[Yorker]]s to become a death over specialist too. With India, Kumar won the [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy]] He became the first bowler to win a purple cap of IPL in two consecutive seasons.


Considered as one of the best white-ball bowlers in the world, Kumar swings the ball both ways efficiently, with his inswingers more effective than outswing.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bhuvneshwar Kumar is one of the best white-ball bowlers in the world now: Deep Dasgupta |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/bhuvneshwar-kumar-one-of-the-best-return-to-form-big-positive-india-deep-dasgupta-1783247-2021-03-24 |access-date=27 March 2022 |work=India Today |date=24 March 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Cricbuzz|title=Bhuvneshwar Kumar Mark II has arrived - Harsha Bhogle|date=26 October 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_EQ7y5lXcM|access-date=31 December 2017}}</ref>
He made his international debut in December 2012 against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] in December 2012, taking three wickets in a [[Twenty20 International]]. He is the only bowler to take a wicket on his first ball in T20I and ODI debut match. He went on to make his [[One Day International]] (ODI) debut in the series which followed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/about/bhuvneshwar-kumar/|publisher=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=21 October 2021|title=Bhuvneshwar Kumar Biography}}</ref><ref name="BKbio">{{cite web|url=https://www.crickacademy.com/bhuvneshwar-kumar-biography/|publisher=Crick Academy|access-date=21 October 2021|title=Bhuvneshwar Kumar – Biography|last=Nanda|first=Chinmay|date=5 March 2018}}</ref> He is the first Indian bowler to take a [[five-wicket haul]] in [[Test cricket]], ODIs and T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/article/india-vs-south-africa-1st-t20i-johannesburg-bhuvneshwar-kumar-becomes-first-indian-bowler-to-take-five-wickets-in-each-of-the-three-formats/200394|title=IND vs SA: Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes first Indian bowler to take five-wickets in each of the three formats|work=Times Now|date=18 February 2018 |language=en-GB|access-date=31 March 2019}}</ref> During the [[2022 Asia Cup]], he was the highest wicket taker at 11 wickets.


He made his international debut in December 2012 against [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] in December 2012, taking three wickets in an [[Twenty20 International]]. He went on to make his [[One Day International]] (ODI) debut in the series which followed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/about/bhuvneshwar-kumar/|publisher=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=21 October 2021|title=Bhuvneshwar Kumar Biography}}</ref><ref name="BKbio">{{cite web|url=https://www.crickacademy.com/bhuvneshwar-kumar-biography/|publisher=Crick Academy|access-date=21 October 2021|title=Bhuvneshwar Kumar – Biography|last=Nanda|first=Chinmay|date=5 March 2018}}</ref> He is the first Indian bowler to take a [[five-wicket haul]] in [[Test cricket]], ODIs and T20Is.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/article/india-vs-south-africa-1st-t20i-johannesburg-bhuvneshwar-kumar-becomes-first-indian-bowler-to-take-five-wickets-in-each-of-the-three-formats/200394|title=IND vs SA: Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes first Indian bowler to take five-wickets in each of the three formats|work=Times Now|language=en-GB|access-date=31 March 2019}}</ref>   He is also the first Indian bowler to take a wicket in the very first ball of a T20 match against Sri Lanka.
==Early life==
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was born in [[Meerut]] on 5 February 1990 to Kiran Pal Singh, a police officer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/bhuvneshwar-kumar-326016|title=Bhuvneshwar Kumar|website=Cricinfo}}</ref><ref name="IE_2012"/>


==Early life==
His sister encouraged him to play cricket and took him to his first coaching centre when he was 13.<ref name="IE_2012">{{cite news |title= Behind Bhuvneshwar Kumar's success, a sister act |url= http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/latest-news/behind-bhuvneshwar-kumars-success-a-sister-act/1056515/ |archive-url= https://archive.today/20130717145628/http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/latest-news/behind-bhuvneshwar-kumars-success-a-sister-act/1056515/ |url-status= dead |archive-date= 17 July 2013 |newspaper= Express India |date= 11 December 2012 |access-date= 17 July 2013 }}</ref>
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was born in [[Meerut]] on 5 February 1990.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/326016.html|title=Bhuvneshwar Kumar|website=Cricinfo}}</ref> His sister encouraged him to play cricket and took him to his first coaching centre when he was 13.<ref>{{cite news |title= Behind Bhuvneshwar Kumar's success, a sister act |url= http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/latest-news/behind-bhuvneshwar-kumars-success-a-sister-act/1056515/ |archive-url= https://archive.today/20130717145628/http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/latest-news/behind-bhuvneshwar-kumars-success-a-sister-act/1056515/ |url-status= dead |archive-date= 17 July 2013 |newspaper= Express India |date= 11 December 2012 |access-date= 17 July 2013 }}</ref>


==Domestic career==
==Domestic career==
Kumar plays for [[Uttar Pradesh cricket team|Uttar Pradesh]] in domestic cricket;<ref name="BKbio"/> he has also played for [[Central Zone cricket team|Central Zone]] in the [[Duleep Trophy]]<ref name="BKbio"/><ref>{{cite news |title= Bhuvneshwar leads Central Zone fightback |url= http://www.espncricinfo.com/duleep-trophy-2012-13/content/story/586900.html |work= ESPNcricinfo| date= 16 October 2012 |access-date= 17 July 2013 }}</ref> and made his first-class debut at the age of 17 against [[Bengal cricket team|Bengal]].<ref name="BKbio"/><ref>{{cite news |title= Bowlers put UP on top |url= http://www.espncricinfo.com/ranjisuperleague/content/story/326070.html |work= [[ESPNcricinfo]] |date= 17 December 2007 |access-date= 17 July 2013}}</ref> In the 2008/09 [[Ranji Trophy]] final, he became the first bowler to dismiss [[Sachin Tendulkar]] for a [[Duck (cricket)|duck]] in [[first-class cricket]].<ref>{{cite news |title= Bhuvneshwar lives his dream |url= http://www.espncricinfo.com/ranjisuperleague2008/content/story/386179.html |work= ESPNcricinfo |date= 12 January 2009 |access-date= 17 July 2013}}</ref>
Kumar plays for [[Uttar Pradesh cricket team|Uttar Pradesh]] in domestic cricket;<ref name="BKbio"/> he has also played for [[Central Zone cricket team|Central Zone]] in the [[Duleep Trophy]]<ref name="BKbio"/><ref>{{cite news |date=16 October 2012 |title=Bhuvneshwar leads Central Zone fightback |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/duleep-trophy-2012-13-574013/central-zone-vs-north-zone-2nd-semi-final-574147/match-report-3 |access-date=17 July 2013}}</ref> and made his first-class debut at the age of 17 against [[Bengal cricket team|Bengal]].<ref name="BKbio"/><ref>{{cite news |date=17 December 2007 |title=Bowlers put UP on top |work=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bowlers-put-up-on-top-326070 |access-date=17 July 2013}}</ref> In the 2008/09 [[Ranji Trophy]] final, he became the first bowler to dismiss [[Sachin Tendulkar]] for a [[Duck (cricket)|duck]] in [[first-class cricket]].<ref>{{cite news |date=12 January 2009 |title=Bhuvneshwar lives his dream |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bhuvneshwar-lives-his-dream-386179 |access-date=17 July 2013}}</ref>


===Indian Premier League===
===Indian Premier League===
Following his performances in the [[2008–09 Ranji Trophy|2008/09 Ranji season]], he was given an [[Indian Premier League]] (IPL) contract by [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]].<ref>{{cite news |title= Bhuvneshwar to replace Ryder for Bangalore |url= http://www.espncricinfo.com/t20champions2009/content/story/427936.html |work= ESPNcricinfo |date= 2 October 2009 |access-date= 17 July 2013}}</ref> In 2011, he was signed by [[Pune Warriors India]], but after the team was dissolved{{when|date=October 2021}} he signed by [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=IPL 2014 Auctions|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/indian-premier-league-2014/news/220795-ipl-2014-player-auctions-live-updates|publisher=NDTV|access-date=12 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140212045126/http://sports.ndtv.com/indian-premier-league-2014/news/220795-ipl-2014-player-auctions-live-updates|archive-date=12 February 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Following his performances in the [[2008–09 Ranji Trophy|2008/09 Ranji season]], he was given an [[Indian Premier League]] (IPL) contract by [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]].<ref>{{cite news |date=2 October 2009 |title=Bhuvneshwar to replace Ryder for Bangalore |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bhuvneshwar-to-replace-ryder-for-bangalore-in-champions-league-427936 |access-date=17 July 2013}}</ref> In 2011, he was signed by [[Pune Warriors India]], but after the team was dissolved in 2013, he was bought by [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] for ₹4.25 crores during the [[List of 2014 Indian Premier League personnel changes|2014 IPL Auction]].<ref>{{cite web|title=IPL 2014 Auctions|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/indian-premier-league-2014/news/220795-ipl-2014-player-auctions-live-updates|publisher=NDTV|access-date=12 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140212045126/http://sports.ndtv.com/indian-premier-league-2014/news/220795-ipl-2014-player-auctions-live-updates|archive-date=12 February 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 IPL auctions - News |url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/61718/2014-ipl-auctions-news |access-date=4 July 2022 |website=Cricbuzz |language=en}}</ref>


In 2016, he played in Sunrisers' team which won the [[2016 Indian Premier League]], taking 23 wickets and winning the [[List of Indian Premier League awards|Purple Cap]] as the bowler who took most wickets during the season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cricketcountry.com/news/ipl-2016-bhuvneshwar-kumar-wins-purple-cap-for-his-impressive-show-for-sunrisers-hyderabad-452963|title=IPL 2016: Bhuvneshwar Kumar wins purple cap for his impressive show for Sunrisers Hyderabad|website=Cricket Country|date=29 May 2016|language=en-us|access-date=31 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2017/content/story/1093043.html|title=Bhuvneshwar keeps his head when others lose it|work=Cricinfo|access-date=24 April 2017|language=en}}</ref> In 2018, he was named the team's vice-captain.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chauhan |first1=Aditya |title=IPL 2018: Bhuvneshwar Kumar appointed vice-captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2018-bhuvneshwar-kumar-appointed-as-vice-captain-of-sunrisers-hyderabad-434985 |access-date=11 February 2021 |work=India TV |date=29 March 2018}}</ref>
In 2016, he played in Sunrisers' team which won the [[2016 Indian Premier League]], taking 23 wickets and winning the [[List of Indian Premier League awards|Purple Cap]] as the bowler who took most wickets during the season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cricketcountry.com/news/ipl-2016-bhuvneshwar-kumar-wins-purple-cap-for-his-impressive-show-for-sunrisers-hyderabad-452963|title=IPL 2016: Bhuvneshwar Kumar wins purple cap for his impressive show for Sunrisers Hyderabad|website=Cricket Country|date=29 May 2016|language=en-us|access-date=31 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2017/content/story/1093043.html|title=Bhuvneshwar keeps his head when others lose it|work=Cricinfo|access-date=24 April 2017|language=en}}</ref> In 2018, he was named the team's vice-captain.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chauhan |first1=Aditya |title=IPL 2018: Bhuvneshwar Kumar appointed vice-captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2018-bhuvneshwar-kumar-appointed-as-vice-captain-of-sunrisers-hyderabad-434985 |access-date=11 February 2021 |work=India TV |date=29 March 2018}}</ref>


In the 2022 [[Indian Premier League]] [[List of 2022 Indian Premier League personnel changes|mega-auction]] Bhuvi was bought by the [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] for ₹4.20 crores.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Abhishek |first1=Aharon |title=Bhuvneshwar Kumar back at Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹4.2 crore at IPL 2022 Auction |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-bhuvneshwar-kumar-back-srh-4-2-crore-ipl-2022-auction |access-date=12 February 2022 |work=[[Sportskeeda]] |language=en-us}}</ref>
In the 2022 [[Indian Premier League]] [[List of 2022 Indian Premier League personnel changes|mega-auction]], Kumar was bought by the [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] for ₹4.20 crores.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Abhishek |first1=Aharon |title=Bhuvneshwar Kumar back at Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹4.2 crore at IPL 2022 Auction |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-bhuvneshwar-kumar-back-srh-4-2-crore-ipl-2022-auction |access-date=12 February 2022 |work=Sportskeeda |language=en-us}}</ref>  


==International career==
==International career==
Kumar made his international debut at the end of 2012, playing in T20I and ODI matches against Pakistan. He made his [[Test cricket|Test debut]] in 2013 and was part of the Indian team which won the [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy|2013 Champions Trophy]].<ref>{{cite news |title= Team of the tournament |url= http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-champions-trophy-2013/content/story/644927.html |work= ESPNcricinfo |date= 24 June 2013 |access-date= 17 July 2013}}</ref> He was named in the Team of the Tournament by the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/178241|title=ICC announces Team of the Tournament|website=www.icc-cricket.com}}</ref>
[[File:Bhuvneshwar Kumar.jpg|thumb|Kumar bowling in 2013]]
 
Kumar made his international debut at the end of 2012, playing in T20I and ODI matches against Pakistan. He made his [[Test cricket|Test debut]] in 2013 and was part of the Indian team which won the [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy|2013 Champions Trophy]].<ref>{{cite news |date=24 June 2013 |title=Team of the tournament |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/team-of-the-tournament-644927 |access-date=17 July 2013}}</ref> He was named in the Team of the Tournament by the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/178241|title=ICC announces Team of the Tournament|website=www.icc-cricket.com}}</ref>


In July 2013, he posted career-best figures of four wickets for eight runs (4/8) against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] in the [[West Indies Triangular Series in 2013|Tri-Nation tournament]]. He was the leading wicket taker in the tournament and awarded the Player of the Series.<ref>{{cite news |title= Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes Man of the Series for Celkon Cup tri-series |url= http://www.cricschedule.com/news/235-.html |publisher= Cricschedule |date= 13 July 2013 |access-date= 17 July 2013}}</ref>
In July 2013, he posted career-best figures of four wickets for eight runs (4/8) against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] in the [[West Indies Triangular Series in 2013|Tri-Nation tournament]]. He was the leading wicket taker in the tournament and awarded the Player of the Series.<ref>{{cite news |title= Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes Man of the Series for Celkon Cup tri-series |url= http://www.cricschedule.com/news/235-.html |publisher= Cricschedule |date= 13 July 2013 |access-date= 17 July 2013}}</ref>
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During the 2014 tour of England, Kumar took new career-best Test match bowling figures of 6/82 at Lord's; he was named the Indian Player of the Series.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lord's test Bhuvneshwar and Murali Vijay made new records|url=http://www.patrika.com/news/lords-test-bhuvneshwar-and-murali-vijay-made-new-records/1019036|access-date=22 July 2014|work=Patrika Group|date=21 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140728014758/http://www.patrika.com/news/lords-test-bhuvneshwar-and-murali-vijay-made-new-records/1019036|archive-date=28 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
During the 2014 tour of England, Kumar took new career-best Test match bowling figures of 6/82 at Lord's; he was named the Indian Player of the Series.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lord's test Bhuvneshwar and Murali Vijay made new records|url=http://www.patrika.com/news/lords-test-bhuvneshwar-and-murali-vijay-made-new-records/1019036|access-date=22 July 2014|work=Patrika Group|date=21 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140728014758/http://www.patrika.com/news/lords-test-bhuvneshwar-and-murali-vijay-made-new-records/1019036|archive-date=28 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In February 2018, he took a [[five-wicket haul]] in a T20I against [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]]. He became the second Indian bowler to take 5 wickets in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/south-africa-vs-india-2018/india-vs-south-africa-1st-t20i-ms-dhoni-bhuvneshwar-kumar-orchestrate-team-hat-trick-in-indias-win-1814432|title=India Vs South Africa, 1st T20I: MS Dhoni, Bhuvneshwar Kumar Orchestrate Team Hat-Trick In India's Win – NDTV Sports|last=NDTVSports.com|work=NDTVSports.com|access-date=19 February 2018|language=en}}</ref> In January 2019, in the first ODI [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2018–19|against Australia]], Kumar took his 100th wicket in ODIs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-australia-1st-odi-bhuvneshwar-kumar-100-odi-wickets-sydney-1429242-2019-01-12 |title=India vs Australia: Bhuvneshwar Kumar 4th slowest Indian to reach 100 ODI wickets |work=India Today |access-date=12 January 2019}}</ref> In April 2019, he was named in [[2019 Cricket World Cup squads#India|India's squad]] for the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/26528278/rahul-karthik-pant-rayudu-india-world-cup-squad |title=Rahul and Karthik in, Pant and Rayudu out of India's World Cup squad |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=15 April 2019|date=15 April 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1179330 |title=Dinesh Karthik, Vijay Shankar in India's World Cup squad |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=15 April 2019}}</ref> but was later ruled out of a number of matches due to a leg injury. In June 2021, he was named India's vice-captain for their ODI and T20I matches [[Indian cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2021|against Sri Lanka]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sri-lanka-vs-india-2021-shikhar-dhawan-to-captain-india-on-limited-overs-tour-of-sri-lanka-1265911 |title=Shikhar Dhawan to captain India on limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=10 June 2021}}</ref> and in September 2021, Kumar was named in India's squad for the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-s-2021-t20-world-cup-squad-r-ashwin-picked-ms-dhoni-mentor-1276821 |title=India's T20 World Cup squad: R Ashwin picked, MS Dhoni mentor |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=8 September 2021}}</ref>
In February 2018, he took a [[five-wicket haul]] in a T20I against [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]]. He became the second Indian bowler to take 5 wickets in T20Is.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/south-africa-vs-india-2018/india-vs-south-africa-1st-t20i-ms-dhoni-bhuvneshwar-kumar-orchestrate-team-hat-trick-in-indias-win-1814432|title=India Vs South Africa, 1st T20I: MS Dhoni, Bhuvneshwar Kumar Orchestrate Team Hat-Trick In India's Win – NDTV Sports|last=NDTVSports.com|work=NDTVSports.com|access-date=19 February 2018|language=en}}</ref> In January 2019, in the first ODI [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2018–19|against Australia]], Kumar took his 100th wicket in ODIs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-australia-1st-odi-bhuvneshwar-kumar-100-odi-wickets-sydney-1429242-2019-01-12 |title=India vs Australia: Bhuvneshwar Kumar 4th slowest Indian to reach 100 ODI wickets |work=India Today |access-date=12 January 2019}}</ref> In April 2019, he was named in [[2019 Cricket World Cup squads#India|India's squad]] for the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]]<ref>{{cite web |date=15 April 2019 |title=Rahul and Karthik in, Pant and Rayudu out of India's World Cup squad |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/rahul-and-karthik-in-pant-and-rayudu-out-of-india-s-world-cup-squad-1181017 |access-date=15 April 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1179330 |title=Dinesh Karthik, Vijay Shankar in India's World Cup squad |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=15 April 2019}}</ref> but was later ruled out of a number of matches due to a leg injury. In June 2021, he was named India's vice-captain for their ODI and T20I matches [[Indian cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2021|against Sri Lanka]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Shikhar Dhawan to captain India on limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sl-vs-ind-2021-shikhar-dhawan-to-captain-india-on-limited-overs-tour-of-sri-lanka-1265911 |access-date=10 June 2021 |work=ESPN Cricinfo|date=10 June 2021 }}</ref> and in September 2021, Kumar was named in India's squad for the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |title=India's T20 World Cup squad: R Ashwin picked, MS Dhoni mentor |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-s-2021-t20-world-cup-squad-r-ashwin-picked-ms-dhoni-named-mentor-1276821 |access-date=8 September 2021 |work=ESPN Cricinfo|date=8 September 2021 }}</ref>


In June 2022, Kumar was named India's vice-captain for their T20I matches [[Indian cricket team in Ireland in 2022|against Ireland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ire-vs-india-hardik-pandya-to-captain-india-in-ireland-t20is-rahul-tripathi-gets-maiden-call-up-1320109 |title=Hardik Pandya to captain India in Ireland T20Is; Rahul Tripathi gets maiden call-up |date=15 June 2022 |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=15 June 2022}}</ref>
In June 2022, Kumar was named India's vice-captain for their T20I matches [[Indian cricket team in Ireland in 2022|against Ireland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ire-vs-india-hardik-pandya-to-captain-india-in-ireland-t20is-rahul-tripathi-gets-maiden-call-up-1320109 |title=Hardik Pandya to captain India in Ireland T20Is; Rahul Tripathi gets maiden call-up |date=15 June 2022 |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=15 June 2022}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
On 23 November 2017, Kumar married Nupur Nagar in [[Meerut]], [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bhuvneshwar-kumar-and-nupur-nagar-get-married-in-meerut-see-photos-1779250|title=Bhuvneshwar Kumar And Nupur Nagar Get Married In Meerut|last=Thaly|first=Dattaraj|work=NDTV|access-date=27 March 2018|language=en|date=13 November 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/bhuvneshwar-kumar-ties-the-knot-with-nupur-in-grand-ceremony/story-jX1Bt2GdhZJZUdaPRZfSeL.html|title=Bhuvneshwar Kumar ties knot with Nupur Nagar in grand ceremony in Meerut|date=23 November 2017|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=27 March 2018|language=en}}</ref> They became parents to a baby girl on 24 November 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Nupur Nagar Share Picture of their Daughter |url=https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/bhuvneshwar-kumar-and-nupur-nagar-share-picture-of-their-daughter-4574438.html |access-date=28 March 2022 |work=News 18 |date=21 December 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Team India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar shares adorable first picture of newborn daughter- see pic |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/article/team-india-pacer-bhuvneshwar-kumar-shares-adorable-first-picture-of-newborn-daughter-see-pic/842186 |access-date=2 April 2022 |work=Times Now |date=20 December 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
On 23 November 2017, Kumar married Nupur Nagar in [[Meerut]], [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bhuvneshwar-kumar-and-nupur-nagar-get-married-in-meerut-see-photos-1779250|title=Bhuvneshwar Kumar And Nupur Nagar Get Married In Meerut|last=Thaly|first=Dattaraj|work=NDTV|access-date=27 March 2018|language=en|date=13 November 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/bhuvneshwar-kumar-ties-the-knot-with-nupur-in-grand-ceremony/story-jX1Bt2GdhZJZUdaPRZfSeL.html|title=Bhuvneshwar Kumar ties knot with Nupur Nagar in grand ceremony in Meerut|date=23 November 2017|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=27 March 2018|language=en}}</ref> They became parents to a baby girl named Acsah on 24 November 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Nupur Nagar Share Picture of their Daughter |url=https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/bhuvneshwar-kumar-and-nupur-nagar-share-picture-of-their-daughter-4574438.html |access-date=28 March 2022 |work=News 18 |date=21 December 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Team India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar shares adorable first picture of newborn daughter- see pic |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/article/team-india-pacer-bhuvneshwar-kumar-shares-adorable-first-picture-of-newborn-daughter-see-pic/842186 |access-date=2 April 2022 |work=Times Now |date=20 December 2021 |language=en}}</ref>


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