Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s Strict Diet Supports International Comeback
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is getting another chance to play for India after being away from the team for nearly four years.
He is a fast bowler who is known for making the ball swing.
His physiotherapist says he has avoided sugar, gluten and lactose for six years.
He has also worked on strength, movement and fitness since 2020.
His weight and body-fat percentage have both gone down, according to his physiotherapist.
Kumar took 45 wickets for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 30 games over the last two seasons.
Now he is back in India’s plans.
Jasprit Bumrah is resting, so Kumar is expected to help lead the bowling attack.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back in India’s international plans after nearly four years away from the national team.
His physiotherapist, Ramneesh Vohra, said Kumar has avoided sugar, gluten and lactose for six years.
Vohra said Kumar’s weight fell from about 80 kg to 75 kg and body fat from 22–25% to 16%.
Their fitness programme, begun during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, focused on mobility, strength and cricket-specific movement.
Kumar took 45 wickets in 30 games for Royal Challengers Bengaluru over the last two seasons and is set for another India opportunity.
- Who
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar, India fast bowler, and physiotherapist Ramneesh Vohra.
- What
- Kumar has returned to India’s international plans after nearly four years away, following sustained fitness and diet work.
- When
- He has avoided sugar, gluten and lactose for six years; Vohra began working with him in 2020.
- Where
- India’s national team plans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are mentioned; the article refers to an upcoming tour without naming its destination.
- Why
- His fitness work and performances for Royal Challengers Bengaluru have helped support his return; the article says Jasprit Bumrah is rested.
Fitness-led comeback
Limits of the account
What drove Kumar’s return
Fitness-led comeback
The article links Kumar’s renewed India opportunity to years of fitness work, dietary discipline and strong performances for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Limits of the account
The article provides no selection-panel explanation establishing that the diet or fitness changes alone caused his return.
- Time away from India team
- Nearly four years
- Diet
- Avoided sugar, gluten and lactose for six years, according to physiotherapist Ramneesh Vohra
- Weight
- Dropped from around 80 kg to 75 kg, according to Vohra
- Body fat
- Reduced from 22–25% to 16%, according to Vohra
- Fitness programme began
- During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020
- Recent franchise record
- 45 wickets in 30 games for Royal Challengers Bengaluru over the last two seasons
- Team context
- Jasprit Bumrah is rested for the tour, according to the article