3 Best Test performances Of Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar first made the limelight when he became the first bowler to dismiss Sachin Tendulkar in a first-class match on a duck. Later, he went on to become the first Indian player to grab a fifer in all formats of the game, thus cementing his place in history.
Bhuvneshwar made his debut in 2012 and has never looked back since. He is undoubtedly the best swing bowler in the Indian team right now, and has solidified his place in the Indian team as a fast bowling all-rounder - especially in Tests.
Bhuvneshwar also holds many batting records for India in Tests. He is the first Indian number 9 player to get three fifties in one series, and he has also faced the most number of balls (97) by a debutante coming to bat at number 10. Bhuvneshwar was also a crucial part of the Indian Test team which won nine consecutive Test series.
Here are the three best performances of Bhuvneshwar in Tests:
1. 6/82, 86 runs vs England at Lord’s, 2014
When Bhuvneshwar made his Lord's debut, he ripped apart the English batting with the figures of 6-82 in the first innings, limiting the lead to only 24 runs. He also contributed with the bat, scoring an 84-ball 36 in the first innings and a 71-ball 56 in the second.
Although Bhuvneshwar couldn't get a wicket in the second innings, he had done enough damage in the first innings to ensure that his side retained the initiative. With crucial contributions from Ajinkya Rahane and Ishant Sharma, India grabbed a 95-run victory at Lord's - their first at the venue in 28 years.
Match Result: India won by 95 runs.
Here's a video clip of Bhuvneshwar's memorable performance: