Will Jasprit Bumrah Make India Favourites For ICC World Cup 2023? WI Legend's Massive Statement

27.08.2023 - 14:25 sports.ndtv.com

West Indies legend Curtly Ambrose was one of the best fast bowlers of his time. Running in at a height of 6 feet and 7 inches and delivering thunderbolts from over a height of 9 feet, Ambrose was one of the most difficult bowlers to encounter for any batter.

Now commentator and coach, Ambrose spoke about the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in India this year and on the return of Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, saying that his presence will make India favourites in the tournament at home and advised him to increase his pace gradually.

ICC CWC 2023 will start in India from October 5 onwards and India will kickstart their campaign against Australia in Chennai on October 8. "Jasprit Bumrah is a fine bowler and as he returns to the Indian team it will add a lot of depth and variety to the Indian attack.

And his presence in the World Cup will make India favourites. He will bowl at the death and that's what you need. Having said that, a comeback is never easy.

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The on-field rivalry between India and Pakistan is legendary in world cricket but off the field, there have been many instances between players from both the teams that has won the hearts of fans all around the world. One such instance took place after the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 game was halted due to rain and Shaheen Afridi went up to Jasprit Bumrah with a very special gift. Bumrah and wife Sanjana Ganesan were blessed with a baby boy earlier this week and Shaheen had a gift for him. The two fast bowlers embraced each other and Shaheen congratulated him and wished that he and his family remains happy.

India's Squad For Cricket World Cup 2023: KL Rahul Included, Tilak Varma And Sanju Samson Out

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member squad for the ODI World Cup 2023. The Board made a bold call in giving wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul the nod despite the fact that he didn't feature in the first two matches of Asia Cup 2023 due to injury. Tilak Varma, who was selected in India's 17-member team for the Asia Cup, didn't find a place in the 15-man World Cup squad while Sanju Samson was left out too. Prasidh Krishna, who made his return to the ODI side after a long injury layoff, wasn't picked by the selectors either but ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah was roped in.

India's ODI World Cup 2023 Live Updates, Squad Announcement: Will Team India Go For Big Experimentations?

Team India's Squad, ODI World Cup 2023, Live Updates: According to NDTV sources, KL Rahul has been included in the squad while Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson have failed to find themselves a place in the team.

Jasprit Bumrah, Wife Sanjana Ganesan Blessed With Baby Boy, Shares Picture On Instagram

Indian cricket team pacer Jasprit Bumrah and wife Sanjana Ganesan have been blessed with a baby boy. Bumrah, who took a leave from his Asia Cup 2023 duties to be with his wife, announced the news of the birth of the baby boy on Instagram with an adorable post. "Our little family has grown & our hearts are fuller than we could ever imagine! This morning we welcomed our little boy, Angad Jasprit Bumrah into the world. We are over the moon and can't wait for everything this new chapter of our lives brings with it," Bumrah captioned the post on Instagram.

Who Will Replace Jasprit Bumrah? Predicting India's Playing XI Against Nepal

India's opening Asia Cup 2023 match against Pakistan was washed, but not before Rohit Sharma's batting unit had posted 266 runs on the board. Though a similar threat looms large on the Indian team against Nepal too, the skipper and the team management would be keen to test out the bowling unit, especially before the crucial Super 4 matches begin. However, India would be without the services of Jasprit Bumrah, who has flown back home over a personal matter. But, who replaces him in the Indian team for the Nepal clash on Monday?

Asia Cup 2023 - Jasprit Bumrah Flies Back To Mumbai Due To Personal Reasons: Report

Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has left for Mumbai amid the ongoing Asia Cup due to personal reasons, as per sources. The sources also said that the bowler is expected to be back in time for the Super Stage of the tournament, starting from September 6 onwards. Pace veteran Mohammed Shami, who did not play in the first clash against Pakistan at Kandy, could replace him during the match against Nepal. Bumrah had just made his international cricket return after over 10 months from injury during India's T20I series against Ireland as a captain. Not only he led a young Indian team to a series win, but also displayed amazing fitness and rhythm, taking four wickets in two matches, with the best figures of 2/15.