Bhuvneshwar focuses on domestic cricket, not ODI return

Bhuvneshwar Kumar said he is focused on domestic cricket and is not looking too far ahead to a possible return to India’s one-day international side, after playing the third T20I against New Zealand. He said he plans to continue in domestic competitions, including the Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and credited his recent Indian Premier League performances with helping him return to the national team. The remarks followed India’s third T20I against New Zealand. Asked about his international future, Bhuvneshwar said he was happy to be playing for India again but was not making a return to the ODI team his immediate focus. He said he had not specifically pursued an India comeback, although representing the country remained a long-standing ambition. Bhuvneshwar’s return to international cricket has come after an extended absence. He said his performances in the IPL over the previous two years helped bring about his recall, rather than a plan centered on regaining an India place. His comments do not rule out a future ODI appearance, but he did not set out a specific target or timeline for one. His first three matches of the New Zealand T20I series have been...