Bhuvneshwar Kumar was recalled into the Indian team [Source: AFP]Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s hard work paid off as the swing bowler was recalled to the Indian team after four years for the T20I series against New Zealand. His comeback has created a lot of buzz, and rightly so. However, RCB fans are worried that they might have to revise Bhuvneshwar’s salary ahead of IPL 2027.IPL rules suggest that a player who has not made his international debut or has not played an international match for more than 5 years can be retained as an uncapped star. However, the UP pacer was recently drafted back into the Indian team, and RCB won’t be able to use that rule to their advantage.Why RCB can't revise Bhuvneshwar Kumar's IPL salary?Currently, Bhuvneshwar Kumar earns a whopping 10.75 crore in the IPL, and the defending champions won’t be able to tweak his salary ahead of next season.It is worth noting that revising the salary is only allowed in the mega-auction year. This year, the BCCI will conduct a mini-auction, where the main focus will be on the released players, rather than new buys and retentions.The mega auction returns before IPL 2028, wherein the teams can retain up to 5 players, and the salary of the uncapped player is set at 4 crores. Hence, had it been the mega auction this year and Bhuvneshwar had not been called up, RCB could have used the uncapped player rule to retain him for 4 crores.ALSO READBhuvneshwar Kumar's T20I Record In New Zealand As He Makes India ComebackAs a result, his international comeback will have no effect on RCB’s purse, as the team still has to pay him his 10.75 crore if and when they retain him.IPL's stellar performance helped Bhuvneshwar earned India comebackQuestion marks were raised when RCB bought Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a hefty fee ahead of the IPL 2025 season. He was not getting any younger, and the franchise was mocked for its decision.He became a regular member of the RCB franchise, and he scalped 17 wickets in 14 IPL games in 2025. However, the right-arm bowler bettered his numbers in 2026, as he picked up 28 wickets in 16 matches, and helped the franchise retain their IPL crown.His performances couldn’t be ignored, as the Indian selectors eventually decided to recall him after four years, and the fans were elated. He last played an international match for India in 2022.ALSO READBhuvneshwar Kumar To Pull Out Of Hong Kong Sixes? India Call Up Brings New Headache
