The incumbent winners and clear favourite in the tournament, Team India, had a poor Asia Cup 2022 in the United Arab Emirates. India continued their tournament winning streak in the group stage but was twice shocked by Pakistan and Sri Lanka to face elimination in the Super 4 stage earlier this week before gaining a fairly insignificant victory over Afghanistan in Dubai. Their voyage came to an end with a decisive 101-run victory over Mohammad Nabi’s team, which Bhuvneshwar Kumar authored with a sensational 5-for-4 performance. So, following the game, fans demanded a photo opportunity with the top bowler. But Suryakumar, a teammate, was completely perplexed by his response.
Journalist Vimal Kumar witnessed the Indian squad boarding the bus outside the Dubai International Stadium following the match against Afghanistan. Fans sang loudly in support of the ace bowler as Bhuvneshwar left the stadium and headed for the bus. Why not, then?
He gained the distinction of being India’s leading wicket-taker in Twenty20 international cricket with his exceptional 5 for 4, which was also the second-most economical five-wicket haul for an Indian bowler. He also became the first Indian bowler in the format to notch up two five-wicket hauls.
Bhuvneshwar ignored Suryakumar, who was walking behind him, and immediately boarded the bus despite requests from Suryakumar for him to wave or oblige supporters for a selfie or autograph. Suryakumar was perplexed by his teammate’s behaviour.