Bhuvneshwar last played for India in a T20I against New Zealand last year.
The right-arm seamer last played for India in New Zealand in a T20I last year and was then overlooked for the home white-ball series against Sri Lanka and New Zealand. He was also not picked for the three ODIs against Australia in March and the West Indies tour in July-August.
Bhuvneshwar’s latest snub from the Asia Cup and World Cup squads seems to be an indication that the selectors have moved on from the veteran pacer.
However, the 33-year-old isn’t losing his sleep over India comeback and he is rather looking to make the most of his time left as a fast bowler.
“When you are at a stage when you know you are going to play only for a few more years – being a fast bowler – it hits you and you want to enjoy cricket. I am at that stage now,” Bhuvneshwar said in an interview with The National.
“Yes I am not part of the Indian team, but this does not bother me. It’s not that I am trying something different or planning anything new to come back. I am just focusing on playing cricket.”
“I am not playing just to make a comeback. I am doing what is needed to play good cricket. There might be a chance to make a comeback [to the Indian team]. But that is not my focus. Whatever format or leagues I play, I want to contribute. If things fall into place, I can make a comeback but that is not my sole focus now,” he added.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is currently plying his trade in the inaugural edition of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League, a local T20 franchise tournament in his state.
“We needed this in UP. UP is such a big state. Even if you have very good trials and selection matches, it is always limited. This league will help in finding talent. Because seeing a player in the nets and during matches are two different things,” Bhuvneshwar, who plays for Noida Super Kings, stated.
"There is a sense of security that comes with the finances that come with these leagues. This is at an early stage, but I am sure in a few years these leagues will provide players financial security on their own," he further remarked.