Ahmedabad, May 31: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has delivered an impressive performance in IPL 2026. He revealed that the secret to his success lies in his simple routine and the focus on fitness, stating that he hasn’t done anything that could be termed ‘rocket science.’
Bhuvneshwar has been one of the standout performers for the defending champions RCB this season, taking 26 wickets in 15 matches and helping the team reach the finals of IPL 2026.
Ahead of the final match against Gujarat Titans (GT), Bhuvneshwar shared insights during a conversation with broadcasters, saying, “It would be easy for me to say that I did something different, but honestly, I haven’t done anything different. Generally, if I talk about myself, my focus is always on performing well, but I always concentrate on the things I need to do and the areas where I can excel.”
He added, “This includes practice and fitness. If we talk about bowling, I tried to work on that before coming here. But yes, my effort has simply been to continue doing the things I have always done, focusing on my strengths. I haven’t done anything that could be called rocket science. Things have been quite straightforward.”
Discussing his preparations for this IPL season, Bhuvneshwar explained the type of fitness work he has undertaken to maintain peak fitness. He mentioned, “During the off-season, I don’t play much cricket, so I get the opportunity to focus entirely on fitness. This format generally requires certain things, as it is a very fast-paced format where fitness is crucial.”
He continued, “Usually, we talk about gym workouts, but running is equally important because, along with bowling, you need to run a lot on the field. So, I paid attention to these aspects. My senior players have also emphasized good practices, and I believe I have adopted those.”