Virat Kohli rates RCB teammate Bhuvneshwar Kumar among 'top 3 pacers in IPL history'
Virat Kohli and Josh Hazlewood lauded Bhuvneshwar Kumar ahead of his 200th IPL appearance. Kohli highlighted Bhuvneshwar's longevity, intelligence, and consistency as one of the IPL's greatest pacers. Hazlewood praised his exceptional swing bowling, tactical awareness, and ability to read match conditions, calling it a remarkable achievement.
Ahead of Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s landmark 200th Indian Premier League appearance, Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Virat Kohli hailed the veteran pacer’s longevity, intelligence, and consistency in the shortest format of the game. Bhuvneshwar is set to achieve the milestone during RCB’s clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. The experienced seamer has enjoyed a remarkable IPL career, claiming 215 wickets in 199 matches at an average of 26.
40 and an economy rate of 7. 68, including two five-wicket hauls and two four-wicket hauls. His best figures in the tournament stand at 5/19.
Ahead of the special occasion, several RCB members, including Kohli, Josh Hazlewood and head coach Andy Flower, paid tribute to the veteran fast bowler in a video shared by the franchise on X. Kohli described Bhuvneshwar as one of the greatest pacers in IPL history and praised his ability to maintain elite standards over such a long period. “It’s a huge achievement to play 200 IPL games, especially as a fast bowler.
That speaks volumes about his longevity and consistency. He has played so much cricket across formats and has remained successful throughout,” Kohli said. “The thing that has always stood out about Bhuvi is his understanding of the game and his cricket intelligence.