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sports Updated 16 Oct 2026

Bhuvneshwar Kumar replaces Arshdeep Singh in India's T20I squad for West Indies decider

HarZaviya summary · from 3 outlets

Most outlets reported that Bhuvneshwar Kumar was recalled to India's T20I squad as a replacement for the injured Arshdeep Singh ahead of the series finale against the West Indies. The Express Tribune led with the news, emphasizing the timing and context of the replacement. ARY News provided additional detail about the nature of Arshdeep's injury, noting he was hit by a bouncer on his bowling shoulder while batting and retired hurt during the match.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 3 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

Same story from 3 outlets

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  1. India recall Bhuvneshwar Kumar for high-Stakes T20I decider

    India have recalled experienced fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar to their T20I squad ahead of the fifth and final match against the West Indies, scheduled for Sunday in Bengaluru. The 36-year-old has been brought in as cover for left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, who suffered a shoulder injury during the fourth T20I on Wednesday. Arshdeep was struck by a bouncer while batting and had to retire hurt as...

  2. ARY News (English) 81% identical

    Bhuvneshwar added to India T20 squad for West Indies decider

    Arshdeep, a left-arm quick, was hit by a bouncer on his bowling shoulder while batting and retired hurt in India's defeat on Wednesday...

  3. The Express Tribune 84% identical

    India recall Bhuvneshwar for T20I decider

    Veteran pacer replaces injured Arshdeep as India prepare for series finale against West Indies

3 articles from 3 outlets, 16 Oct–16 Oct 2026. Headlines and links belong to their outlets — HarZaviya links out and never copies article text. What does % identical mean?