Bhuvneshwar Kumar's birthday today: Here are fascinating facts that have defined his cricketing journey

Former Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, also known as 'Bhuvi', celebrates his 35th birthday today, 5 February 2025. Born in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, he has been one of India's finest swing bowlers. Over a decade-long career, he has played many memorable matches, especially for the Indian national team.

One of his biggest achievements was winning the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. He was also a key bowler in India’s Asia Cup victories in 2016 and 2018. Known for his ability to bowl perfect inswingers, he has also been one of the most economical bowlers in the game.

Early Career and International Debut

Bhuvneshwar Kumar started his cricket journey playing domestic cricket for Uttar Pradesh. His international debut came in 2012 in a high-pressure match against Pakistan. In his first ODI, he made an immediate impact by dismissing Mohammad Hafeez with his very first ball. Over his international career, he has taken a total of 294 wickets across all formats.


In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Bhuvneshwar has been a star performer. He won the Purple Cap for most wickets and was a key player in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s title-winning season.

Lesser-Known Facts About Bhuvneshwar Kumar

• He has taken 90 wickets in T20Is, making him the fourth-highest wicket-taker for India in the format.
• He has taken 141 wickets in 121 ODIs.
• He played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2009 and is set to return to the team after 14 years.
• He played for Pune Warriors India (PWI) from 2011 to 2013.
• He is the first bowler to win the Purple Cap in IPL for two consecutive seasons.
• He is the first Indian bowler to take five-wicket hauls in all three formats – Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
• He was the leading wicket-taker in the 2022 Asia Cup with 11 wickets.
• He played for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for 11 years, from 2014 to 2024.

Current Status

Bhuvneshwar Kumar last played for India in 2022, ten years after his debut. However, he continues to impress with his accurate bowling in domestic cricket and IPL. As he turns 35, fans still admire his skills and contributions to Indian cricket.