Has Bhuvneshwar Kumar Played For RCB Before Today? Here's The Truth

Bhuvneshwar Kumar in IPL 2009 with RCB (Source:@@GappaCricket,X.COM)

In a recent news, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is all set to play for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their IPL 2025 clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk on March 29. The seasoned pacer, bought for a whopping Rs 10.75 crore at the IPL 2025 auction, is expected to provide the much-needed new-ball expertise RCB craves. 

With his ability to swing the ball early in the innings, Bhuvneshwar is anticipated to offer valuable support alongside Josh Hazlewood and Krunal Pandya. However, fans have been buzzing with the question: Is Bhuvneshwar Kumar making his debut for RCB today? 

Has Bhuvneshwar Kumar Played For RCB Earlier? 

Despite the excitement surrounding Bhuvneshwar’s return to RCB, the claim that he is making his debut for the franchise today is not entirely accurate. While it’s true that Bhuvneshwar has never played for RCB in the IPL before. He has represented the franchise once in the past, during the Champions League T20 tournament in 2009. His debut for RCB marked his first association with the team, but it wasn’t in the IPL. 

Why Is Bhuvneshwar Kumar Crucial For RCB?

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has the ability to move the ball both ways with the new ball and his calmness in the death overs make him an invaluable player. His addition will bring much-needed depth and balance to the team. With this added flexibility, RCB now has a solid plan to tackle high-scoring wickets. 

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