Born on 5th February 1990 in Meerut, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is an Indian pace bowler. Known for his efficient late swing, Bhuvneshwar Kumar often contributes his best to the Indian cricket team in all formats of International cricket.

Some of his major achievements are listed here:-

• The second Indian bowler to take wicket with the first ball in ODI
• Scored highest runs (38) and faced maximum balls (97) in his debut test match while batting at number 10
• Along with M.S. Dhoni holds the record for highest run partnership for 9th Wicket by India in Test cricket (Against Australia in 2013)
• Only Bhuvneshwar Kumar has dismissed Sachin Tendulkar for 'duck' in First class cricket (during Ranji Trophy final 2008-09)
• Kumar is the first batsman to score three consecutive half centuries batting at number 9