Goa, Oct. 29 -- India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar could be dropped from the playing XI for the remaining T20Is against New Zealand after a difficult return to international cricket, former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has suggested.

Bhuvneshwar, who returned to the Indian team after nearly four years following an impressive IPL 2026 season, has taken just one wicket in the first three matches while conceding runs at an economy rate of 11.58. Despite his struggles, India have won all three games to take an unassailable lead in the five-match series.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said the team management could consider replacing Bhuvneshwar with a spinner or pacer Mayank Yadav. He also pointed out that India could rotate players, par...