Goa, Nov. 2 -- Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has questioned the selectors' decision to bring experienced pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar back into the T20I setup, describing his inclusion in the recent series against New Zealand as a mistake and arguing that the opportunity could have been given to younger fast bowlers.

Bhuvneshwar returned to India's T20I team after a gap of four years but struggled to make a significant impact during the five-match series. He managed just one wicket while conceding 180 runs across four appearances, raising questions about the timing of his comeback.

India, led by Shreyas Iyer, won the first three matches of the series before New Zealand bounced back to claim victories in the final two games. Following...