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'Uncomplicated Consistency Backed With Tremendous Belief': Kohli Hails Bhuvi's Simplicity Behind IPL Success

Indian Premier League: Virat Kohli believes Bhuvneshwar Kumars remarkable Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season is proof that consistency, belief, and technical mastery can still dominate modern T20 cricket. According to Kohli, Bhuvneshwars success is not built on magic deliveries or extravagant swing, but on repeatedly executing one difficult length and daring batters to challenge him. What is Bhuvi doing? He is not bowling banana inswingers, banana outswingers. He is bowling at a length that tells the guys that I am good enough to hit the length every time. It is the most difficult length to hit, and I am just gonna keep hitting those lengths. Are you good enough to take me on or not? Kohli said on RCBs podcast. At 36, Bhuvneshwar has turned back the clock in spectacular fashion. With 22 wickets already this season, the RCB pacer currently leads the wicket-taking charts and has become one of the biggest reasons behind Bengalurus rise to the top of the IPL 2026 points table. Kohli explained that Bhuvneshwars performances are a result of repetition, execution, and unwavering consistency rather than flashy variations. According to the former RCB captain, the veteran pacer has mastered the art of bowling difficult Test-match lengths in T20 cricket, something that continues to trouble even the most aggressive batters. Its simple stuff. Its repetition, its execution, uncomplicated consistency backed with tremendous belief. Thats all he is doing. Look at the results. He has six three-wicket hauls in 11 matches. Thats crazy, Kohli added. The batting great also stressed the importance of a technical foundation in helping players survive difficult phases in their careers. Kohli said players with strong basics always find ways to adapt and bounce back, and Bhuvneshwar is a perfect example of that. Its simple stuff. Its repetition, its execution, uncomplicated consistency backed with tremendous belief. Thats all he is doing. Look at the results. He has six three-wicket hauls in 11 matches. Thats crazy, Kohli added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Bhuvneshwars outstanding form has played a major role in RCBs impressive IPL 2026 campaign. Bengaluru currently sits at the top of the points table with 16 points from 12 matches and are on the verge of sealing a playoff berth. Article Source: IANS