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Sports / Mon, 01 Jun 2026 Cricbuzz

Bigger lifts, leaner frame: The story behind Bhuvneshwar Kumar's age-defying IPL season

Bhuvneshwar's remarkable return to his gold standard has not been a single magic fix, but a story of grind and repeatability, much like his unerring bowling. He doesn't credit motivation of any kind for it. In fact, he calls it "over-rated". "You read some quote or watch a video and get motivated for a few days," he recently said. My physios help me remain in shape".

Bhuvneshwar's remarkable return to his gold standard has not been a single magic fix, but a story of grind and repeatability, much like his unerring bowling. He doesn't credit motivation of any kind for it. In fact, he calls it "over-rated". "You read some quote or watch a video and get motivated for a few days," he recently said. "That fades away quickly. Discipline keeps me going. My physios help me remain in shape".

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