Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the 36-year-old pacer for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has made a significant impact in IPL 2026, taking 17 wickets in just nine matches. His resurgence has prompted former cricketer Virender Sehwag to call on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to consider him for the national T20I squad. Sehwag emphasized that age should not be a barrier to selection, highlighting Bhuvneshwar's ability to perform at a high level. He noted the potential for a reunion with fellow pacer Jasprit Bumrah, suggesting that their previous successful partnership could be rekindled. Bhuvneshwar's performance has been remarkable, as he has equaled his wicket tally from the previous season in just a fraction of the matches. He recently became the first Indian pacer and only the second Indian overall to achieve 350 T20 wickets, further solidifying his place in T20 cricket history.