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Watch: Ishan Kishan Pranks Shubman Gill, India In Jovial Mood Ahead Of WI Test Series

After a month of break, the Indian cricket team gets down to action once again as they take on West Indies in the first Test of a two-match away series. While the hosts, after their shock elimination from the ODI World Cup Qualifiers would be eager to prove that they are still relevant in world cricket, the Indian team too is beset by certain challenges. Cheteshwar Pujara's much-debated exit has created a slot in the Indian top-order and the immensely talented Mumbai left-hander will hope that he lives up to his 'name' and promise that he has shown at the first-class level before being thrown at the deep end of the pool.

Watch: On This Day, Jasprit Bumrah Smashed Stuart Board For 35 Runs In One Over

The entire country is awaiting the comeback of India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who has been out of action, since September 2022. The 29-year-old pacer had sustained a back injury and has missed out on major tournaments like Asia Cup 2022, T20 World Cup 2022, and even World Test Championship final. Bumrah is widely popular for troubling the batters at every given condition with his on-point yorkers. Apart from shining with the ball, Bumrah also has a fiery batter hidden inside him, which got exposed during the Edgbaston Test against England in 2022, where he smashed Stuart Broad for 35 runs in one over.

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

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.

Report Reveals Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul's Possible Date Of Return To Action

India will be playing against their World Test Championship final opponents Australia in their opening match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on October 8 in Chennai. Before playing in the marquee ICC event, Team India will be featuring in the Asia Cup 2023. The Rohit Sharma-led side has been missing out on the services of their ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, since September 2022 due to injury but there is a good news that he might make a comeback for Team India in the Asia Cup. Not only him, but also batter KL Rahul, who had sustained a knee injury during IPL 2023, is also likely to play in Asia Cup.

"Always Fear For...": Kapil Dev's Massive 'Injury' Remark On India Star Ahead Of ICC World Cup 2023

The ICC World Cup 2023 schedule is here and the countdown has begun for the much-anticipated competition. While the Indian cricket team will go into the competition as one of the favourites, thanks to their performances and the home advantage, injuries have been a major concern for them recently. While Rishabh Pant is slowly recuperating from his injury, questions remain over the availability of KL Rahul and star pacer Jasprit Bumrah who are also on the road to recovery right now. Legendary India skipper Kapil Dev spoke about the injury concerns plaguing the national side right now and expressed his concerns regarding Hardik Pandya and his future with the team.

Good News Ahead Of ICC World Cup 2023? Jasprit Bumrah's Fitness Status Raises India's Hopes

When is Jasprit Bumrah returning to the Indian team? Neither the injured pacer nor the ones working on him have a definitive answer to that. But the good news is that Bumrah has bowled seven overs in a day at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) nets, a development that will bring smile to the Indian fans looking forward to the 2023 World Cup with optimism. The schedule for the mega event was released in Mumbai on Tuesday. Bumrah had undergone surgery for a recurring back niggle in New Zealand in March and since then he has been on the recovery path.

Watch: LSG Issue Apology To Kailash Kher. The Reason Is Shreyas Iyer's Singing

India batter Shreyas Iyer is one of the most prolific players of the current time. Making his international debut in 2017, the 28-year-old has played 42 ODIs, 49 T20Is, and 10 Tests and scored 3,340 runs for Team India, so far. Currently, Iyer has been out of action since March due to injury. Apart from shining with the bat, Iyer has also got another talent that was left undiscovered till now. IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants have showcased the singing talent of Iyer and also issued an apology.

"Can Become Very Good Fast Bowler...": Ishant Sharma Names His Delhi Capitals Teammate As India's Future Pace Star

Ishant Sharma is arguably one of the most lethal pacers India ever had. Making his international debut in 2007, the 34-year-old pacer has scalped 434 wickets for Team India. Ishant also had a great outing with the ball for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023, where he took 10 wickets in 8 matches. As Team India has been waiting for the return of their ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who has been out of action since September 2022, due to injury, Ishant named three young bowlers who can lead India's pace attack in future.

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Watch: Ishan Kishan Pranks Shubman Gill, India In Jovial Mood Ahead Of WI Test Series

Watch: On This Day, Jasprit Bumrah Smashed Stuart Board For 35 Runs In One Over

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

Report Reveals Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul's Possible Date Of Return To Action

"Always Fear For...": Kapil Dev's Massive 'Injury' Remark On India Star Ahead Of ICC World Cup 2023

Good News Ahead Of ICC World Cup 2023? Jasprit Bumrah's Fitness Status Raises India's Hopes

Watch: LSG Issue Apology To Kailash Kher. The Reason Is Shreyas Iyer's Singing

"Can Become Very Good Fast Bowler...": Ishant Sharma Names His Delhi Capitals Teammate As India's Future Pace Star