India, May 15 -- RCB superstar Virat Kohli has lavished praise on Bhuvneshwar Kumar for his outstanding performances this season, where the veteran pacer has climbed to the top of the Purple Cap standings. The experienced seamer has rolled back the years with his consistent displays, looking every bit like the bowler who once dominated world cricket with the new ball. Bhuvneshwar has troubled batters throughout the campaign by hitting the right areas and extracting movement both ways, especially in the powerplay where his control and swing have been at their best. His clever use of length deliveries has kept opposition batters guessing, making it difficult to settle early in the innings.

Beyond the powerplay, he has also shown maturity a...