Not Asia Cup, Jasprit Bumrah Could Be Back For This Series: Report

16.07.2023 - 08:11 sports.ndtv.com

Jasprit Burmah's absence from the national team has hurt India a lot over the last year or so, especially in big events. Had the pacer been a part of the team at the Asia Cup, T20 World Cup and the World Test Championship, India's campaign could've ended quite differently.

While this year's Asia Cup was being seen as the possible return event for the marquee pacer, a report has claimed that the ace bowler might be able to wear the national team's jersey a little before.

As per a report in Indian Express, Bumran could be a part of the Indian team for the tour of Ireland. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to send a second-string Indian team to Ireland.

With Bumrah making significant progress at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, he could be on his way for the series in August too.

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Jasprit Bumrah is all set to make his return from a prolonged injury hiatus when he leads the Indian cricket team in the three-match T20I series against Ireland. It is an extremely good news for India ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023 to get their star fast bowler back in action. However, the road has not been easy for Bumrah who missed the 2022 T20 World Cup and the 2023 Indian Premier League due to injury concerns. Legendary Australia pacer Glenn McGrath expressed his concern at Bumrah's injury battles and said that he may not to manage the workload in order to prolong his career.

Injured Tamim Iqbal Steps Down As Bangladesh Captain, To Miss Asia Cup

Left-handed batter Tamim Iqbal has decided to step down as Bangladesh ODI captain after a recurring back injury ruled him out of the upcoming Asia Cup. The continental ODI tournament will be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 31 to September 2. The 34-year-old, who had announced his shock retirement from ODIs during the home series against Afghanistan before withdrawing his decision, will be eyeing the rubber against visiting New Zealand to get back into reckoning for the World Cup in India.

Injured Tamim steps down as Bangladesh ODI captain, to miss Asia Cup

DHAKA : Tamim Iqbal has stepped down as Bangladesh one day international (ODI) captain and will miss the Asia Cup as he continues to recover from a back injury, the opener has said.

"If Jasprit Bumrah Doesn't Play We Will Lose": Ex-India Star's Stern Warning For World Cup

All eyes will be on Jasprit Bumrah in the T20 series in Ireland later this month when he will lead the side. It will his comeback series after being out of action for almost a year following his back surgery. Kaif reckons India will struggle without Bumrah in knock out games of in 2023 World Cup, like they did in the T20 World Cup in Australia last year. He also doesn't agree with a view India have the depth to field two or three teams, at least not in the bowling department.

"Virat Kohli Of Bowling": Harbhajan Singh's Unique Take On Fit-Again Jasprit Bumrah

A fit-again Jasprit Bumrah marked his return to the Indian team for the T20I series against Ireland. With only youngsters selected for the assignment, Bumrah was also named the captain of the team for the series. In what would serve as a big platform to prepare for the forthcoming Asia Cup and the World Cup, Bumrah would be determined to show his worth on the pitch. Speaking of the importance the marquee pacer has for the Indian team, former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh called him the 'Virat Kohli of bowling' while highlighting how crucial Bumrah remains for India's plans to end the ICC trophy drought.

India's Asia Cup XI Decided? Ravindra Jadeja Drops Big Update On Team Combination

Team India faced a shocking a six-wicket defeat against in the second ODI of the ongoing three-match series. The visitors experimented with their line-up and as a result, skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were benched. Team India, which was led by Hardik Pandya in the game, got bundled out for 181 and the hosts then chased down the target in just 36.4 overs. The team management has been facing severe criticism as the three-match series is now levelled at 1-1. However, India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja backed the team's decision and stated that it was done to check new combinations, ahead of the Asia Cup and World Cup.