R Ashwin Delivers Update On Jasprit Bumrah's Potential Return Amid ODI World Cup Talks

30.06.2023 - 11:45 sports.ndtv.com

The absence of India's marquee pacer Jasprit Bumrah from the national squad has hurt the team's chances of lifting major silverware on numerous occasions.

With the schedule for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 out, many fans have been wondering if Bumrah will be fit to feature for the Indian team in the showpiece event.

Though no confirmed news on the pacer's fitness has come from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has given a big update on Bumrah's return.

In a video on his YouTube channel, Ashwin revealed that India are expected to have Bumrah's service available for the ODI World Cup 2023.

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