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India vs Ireland T20Is: From Top Scorers To Top Wicket-Takers, All Important Stats

The Jasprit Bumrah-led Team India is all set to take on Ireland in the three-match T20I series from Friday in Dublin. With the series, the visitors will aim for redemption for the recent loss against West Indies in the five-match T20Is. The fans are eagerly waiting to see the star pacer Jasprit Bumrah back in action after a hiatus of almost a year. Apart from him, the IPL 2023 stars like Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and others are also a part of the squad.

Jasprit Bumrah Breaks Silence Ahead Of Comeback From Injury, Talks About 'Dark Phase' And 'Career Over' Perception

One of the most-awaited comeback in Indian cricket will happen on Friday when Indian cricket team plays Ireland. The spearhead of Indian pace attack - Jasprit Bumrah would be back with the 'Men in Blue' after a gap of 326 days. The last time Bumrah played an international game was back in September 2022 - 3rd T20I against Australia, where he bowled his most expensive spell in T20Is conceding 50 runs in 4 overs. Bumrah would be all set to lead the Indian side in the absence of other senior players; he previously led India in a Test match against England at Birmingham in 2022.

India vs Ireland: Rinku Singh Flies Business Class For 1st Time On Way To Ireland With Indian Cricket Team, Shares Experience

Team India will be facing Ireland in the first T20I of the three-match series on Friday in Dublin. This series is going to be really special for all the Indian fans as their star pacer Jasprit Bumrah will not only be back in action but will also don the captain's hat. Apart from him, the squad also features the IPL 2023 stars like Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Tilak Varma, and others. Rinku, who left everyone utterly impressed with his heroics for Kolkata Knight Riders, is all set to make debut for Team India.

India Tour Of Ireland 2023: Date, Time, Squads, Telecast, Live Streaming - All You Need To Know

India's tour of Ireland kickstarts on August 18, with Jasprit Bumrah leading the Indian team in a 3-match T20I series. With most of the senior players rested, especially keeping the Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup in mind, the series offers several Indian youngsters an opportunity to showcase their skills and stake claim for a regular spot in the team. Both Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya are absent from the team, hence, Bumrah will be leading the troops in the shortest-format assignment.

All Eyes On Jasprit Bumrah, India's Gen-Next Stars Ready To Shine vs Ireland

Almost 11 months after he hobbled off the field, Jasprit Bumrah will be cynosure of all eyes when he leads India against Ireland as the fast bowler's fitness and rhythm will be tested in the three-match T20 International series, starting Friday. The team is packed with India's Gen-Next IPL performers like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh and Jitesh Sharma but stakeholders in Indian cricket will keenly observe Bumrah, who will be key to home team's plans during the ODI World Cup starting in less than two months.

India Effect! Tickets For First Two Ireland T20Is Sold Out

The Indian team's global popularity does add financial muscle to emerging cricket boards as Cricket Ireland realised after all tickets for the first T20 Internationals were sold out. "The first and second Men's T20 Internationals between Ireland and India are now sold out, with the third match selling quickly," Cricket Ireland posted in its website. All the matches will be held at 'The Village' Malahide Cricket Club Ground which has an official capacity of 11,500.

R Ashwin Shares MS Dhoni's Quote As Critics Target Indian Team Over West Indies Series Result

The Indian cricket team had a mixed outing on the tour of West Indies. Though they won the Test and ODI series, while giving opportunities to plenty of youngsters, the T20I series resulted in a bitter 2-3 defeat. The critics, sensing a big opportunity, haven't shied away from targeting the Indian team. Amid the discussions over Team India's future, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shared a quote that India's former skipper MS Dhoni and a few of his coaches told him.

'Bouncer, Toe-Crushing Yorker': Jasprit Bumrah Back In India Nets Ahead Of Ireland T20Is. Watch

The wait is almost over. Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is all set to make his return to the field. The pacer, who has been out of action due a recurring back issue, will lead the team during the upcoming T20I series against Ireland, starting with the first match on Friday. The Indian team made its touchdown in Ireland on Tuesday and wasted little time in hitting the ground a day later. Ahead of the first T20I, Bumrah hit the nets in Dublin and was seen bowling at full tilt to the Indian batters.

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India vs Ireland T20Is: From Top Scorers To Top Wicket-Takers, All Important Stats

Jasprit Bumrah Breaks Silence Ahead Of Comeback From Injury, Talks About 'Dark Phase' And 'Career Over' Perception

India vs Ireland: Rinku Singh Flies Business Class For 1st Time On Way To Ireland With Indian Cricket Team, Shares Experience

India Tour Of Ireland 2023: Date, Time, Squads, Telecast, Live Streaming - All You Need To Know

All Eyes On Jasprit Bumrah, India's Gen-Next Stars Ready To Shine vs Ireland

India Effect! Tickets For First Two Ireland T20Is Sold Out

R Ashwin Shares MS Dhoni's Quote As Critics Target Indian Team Over West Indies Series Result

'Bouncer, Toe-Crushing Yorker': Jasprit Bumrah Back In India Nets Ahead Of Ireland T20Is. Watch