Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes 1st Indian pacer to achieve this T20 milestone

April 13, 2025 Credit: Getty

Rare breed of Indian pacers

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Harshal Patel

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Jasprit Bumrah

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Hardik Pandya

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar

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Bhuvneshwar leading the charts

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