Ahmedabad, May 31: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the fast bowler for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), has delivered an impressive performance in IPL 2026. He attributes his success to a straightforward routine and a strong focus on fitness, stating, “I haven’t done anything that could be called ‘rocket science.'”
This season, Bhuvneshwar has been one of the standout performers for the reigning champions RCB, taking 26 wickets in 15 matches and helping the team reach the IPL 2026 finals.
Ahead of the final match against Gujarat Titans (GT), Bhuvneshwar shared insights during a conversation with broadcasters. He remarked, “It would be easy for me to say I did something different, but honestly, I haven’t done anything out of the ordinary. My focus has always been on delivering good performances and concentrating on what I need to do well.”
He elaborated, “This includes practicing and maintaining fitness. Before coming here, I also worked on my bowling. My aim has simply been to continue doing the things I’ve always done and focus on my strengths. Nothing I did could be termed as rocket science; things have been quite straightforward.”
Discussing his preparations for this IPL season, Bhuvneshwar explained the type of fitness work he undertook to maintain peak condition. He said, “During the off-season, I don’t play much cricket, which allows me to focus entirely on fitness. This format demands certain things, as it is very fast-paced and requires excellent fitness.”
He added, “Typically, we talk about gym workouts, but running is equally important since you need to cover a lot of ground while bowling. Therefore, I paid attention to these aspects. My senior players emphasized good practices, and I believe I have adopted those principles.”
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