Updated On: 16 May, 2021 01:00 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Lack of competitive multi-day cricket in recent times is being considered the reason behind Uttar Pradesh seamer not being picked in the Virat Kohli-led squad that will play the World Test Championship final against New Zealand in June and five Tests against England in August-September.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Pic/AFP
After being dropped from Indias Test squad for the upcoming tour of England, pace bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar said on Saturday that he hopes to play the longest format of the game.
"I have always prepared myself for all three formats irrespective of the team selection and will continue to do the same," tweeted Bhuvneshwar on Saturday.