Fit-again Bumrah makes a winning return for India
Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah made a winning return to international cricket after 11 months on the sidelines in a major boost to India's campaign at the home World Cup in October-November.
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Indian Cricket Team Cap "Very Easy To Get" Now: Ex-Pacer Asks BCCI, Team Management To Watch Out
Former India pacer Atul Wassan has said that getting an India cap has become "very easy" for players now. His statement comes after India decided to test their squad with certain changes. While Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma along with some other senior players were rested in two of the three ODIs against West Indies and were not included in the T20I series against the Caribbean side, their absence gave youngsters a chance to feature for the national team. India's tour to the West Indies saw the likes of Mukesh Kumar, Tilak Varma and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Rinku Singh Makes T20I Debut With Prasidh Krishna In First Game vs Ireland. Pics Surface
The wait was finally over for India's star batter Rinku Singh after he was named in the playing XI against Ireland for the first T20I of the three-match series. Rinku's India debut was always around the corner ever since his impressive performance in the Indian Premier League 2023, playing for Kolkata Knight Riders. Friday turned out to be a special day for Rinku as he was handed an India cap to see his dream come true. Meanwhile, right-arm pacer Prasidh Krishna, who has already played 14 ODI matches for India, also made his T20I debut along with Rinku.
India vs Ireland: Ravichandran Ashwin Is Blunt As Ever, Doubts "There Would Be A Fight"
India's star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin came out with a blunt take while talking about the side's ongoing three-match T20I series against Ireland in Dublin. The series kicked off on Friday with Jasprit Bumrah, who made a return to international cricket after an 11-month injury lay-off, leading the Indian side to a two-run victory via DLS method after rain came strong and forced the match to be called off. While referring to the two-match T20I contest between India and Ireland from 2022, Ashwin said that he doubts the Paul Stirling-led side would be able to give a fight to India.
India vs Ireland - "Not Nervous But...": Jasprit Bumrah's First Reaction After Man Of The Match Award On Injury Return
Jasprit Bumrah took only two balls to get his first international wicket in about 11 months for the Indian cricket team. His return was an eagerly anticipated one for the side ahead of the Asia Cup 2023 and the World Cup 2023. And against Ireland Bumrah made it extra-special by returning with figures of 2/24 to grab the player-of-the-match award on his international return, on Friday said he was not nervous and never felt he "missed out a lot". Bumrah took the wickets in the first over itself.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag makes admission on Andre Onana's style
Erik ten Hag admits new Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana will have to curb his proactive nature at times.
Rohit Sharma To Attend BCCI's Meeting In Delhi To Select Asia Cup Squad: Report
The men's senior selection committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), led by Ajit Agarkar, will meet in New Delhi on Monday to discuss the Asia Cup squad. Indian captain Rohit Sharma will also attend the meeting. India's team has yet to announce their squad for Asia Cup and World Cup amid concerns over the injury of their key players, while nations like Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh have already named their Asia Cup squads. England and Australia have also announced the provisional squad for the World Cup 2023.
Horgan the hero as Dundalk knock Bray out
Daryl Horgan's first goal of his second spell with Dundalk proved the difference as the Lilywhites crept past Bray Wanderers in torrential conditions at the Carlisle Grounds to book their place in the quarter-finals of the FAI Cup.