'In New Zealand, Bhuvneshwar Kumar Should Be The First Choice With The New Ball; Conditions There Are Ideal For Him': Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara backed Bhuvneshwar Kumar as India's first-choice new-ball bowler for the upcoming T20I series in New Zealand, citing favourable swing conditions. Abhishek Nayar praised the pacer's IPL consistency and discussed Shreyas Iyer's leadership, while both experts highlighted the significance of winning an overseas series for India's cricket team.
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