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Bhuvneshwar Kumar stays grounded on ODI World Cup ambitions

Bhuvneshwar Kumar stays grounded on ODI World Cup ambitions
Bhuvneshwar keeps ODI WC ambitions grounded, says ‘can’t predict what will happen’ · thehansindia.com

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a famous cricket player who bowls fast for India.

Someone asked him if he might play in the big ODI World Cup soon.

He said he cannot predict what will happen, so he just wants to keep playing well.

Right now, he is the captain of a team called the Lucknow Falcons.

His team will play in a cricket tournament called the Uttar Pradesh T20 League.

This is the fourth year of the league, and it starts on August 14.

The tournament will have 34 games played in two cities, Lucknow and Kanpur.

Bhuvneshwar thinks these state leagues are a great chance for young players.

If they do well, they might get to play in the IPL and even for the Indian team.

He also wants to make sure his teammates feel happy and comfortable when they play.

Key facts

Player
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Role
Captain of Lucknow Falcons
Tournament
Uttar Pradesh T20 League (UPT20) Season 4
Start Date
August 14
Duration
24 days
Total Matches
34
Venues
Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow (22 matches); Green Park Stadium, Kanpur (12 matches)

Quotes

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Indian international fast bowler and captain of Lucknow Falcons

“See, it hasn't started yet; practice is going on. Of course, there will be some strategy, some planning. But it is very important how you get into the match, how you get into the mindset.”
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“I have to play, I am playing. I can't predict what will happen after that.”
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