Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns to the national squad after almost four years

Veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has returned to the national squad after almost four years away, a remarkable comeback for the 36-year-old swing bowler.

The swing specialist's recall rewards a long grind in domestic cricket, where his economy and new-ball control never really went away.

With India managing workloads across formats ahead of next year's T20 World Cup, an experienced hand who can swing the new ball is a timely option.

For younger pacers in the squad, the return also adds a mentor who has bowled at the death in every format the game has.