# Bhuvneshwar Kumar: I’ll keep playing, rest is selectors’ call 2026-08-10T04:41:12+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Bhuvneshwar Kumar is preparing for the UPT20 League, where he will lead Lucknow Falcons. The veteran pacer, who took 28 wickets in the IPL this season, told Times of India he is playing simply because he loves cricket and that selection is not his decision. He last played for India in 2022 and has not ruled out first-class cricket, though he said it is too early to decide. On Uttar Pradesh's pace shortage, Bhuvneshwar said the UPCA's speed hunt programme has already found new talent, including a player who became the highest uncapped bid in the mini-auction. He hopes the initiative will strengthen the state's domestic bowling resources. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, domestic cricket, India comeback, IPL 2025, UPCA speed hunt, UPT20 League Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bhuvneshwar-kumar-ill-keep-playing-rest-is-selectors-call/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bhuvneshwar-kumar-ill-keep-playing-rest-is-selectors-call/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.