Ravi Bishnoi Recalled to India as One of Two Specialist Spinners

Overview

• In mid‑June selectors named Bishnoi in India’s squads for tours of Ireland, England and the Asian Games as one of two specialist spinners alongside Varun Chakaravarthy.
• The 25‑year‑old was preferred over Kuldeep Yadav and has publicly vowed to use the recall to stop being a serial comeback player and secure a permanent spot.
• Bishnoi last played for India on January 28, 2026, and arrives after a difficult IPL 2026 in which he was benched for the tournament’s second half in favour of Yash Raj Punja.
• He says he has simplified his leg‑spin to prioritise accuracy, focusing on landing deliveries in a 5–6 metre length, and is also working on his batting and Test aspirations.
• Bishnoi’s recall rests on his T20I record — 64 wickets in 44 matches and a former ICC T20I No.1 ranking — and reflects selectors experimenting with combinations ahead of the 2028 World Cup cycle.