Stand-in captain for the Ireland T20Is, Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah is aware of the challenges that await him upon his return to international cricket following a lengthy injury layoff.

IRE vs IND 2023: Even during my rehab I was preparing for the World Cup: Jasprit Bumrah

The newest addition to the Indian T20I side, Rinku Singh, earned his first Player of the Match award in only his second game for India. The left-handed batter helped India pose a challenging total of 185 in 20 overs, hitting 38 off 21 balls with the help of two fours and three sixes.

I've been playing for 10 years, all my efforts have born fruition: Rinku Singh on winning MOTM in second T20I

One of the two debutants for India during game one against Ireland on Friday, Rinku Singh said he is living his mother’s dream and wishes to work hard and pull his family out of the grind they are in to provide them a comfortable life ahead.

IRE v IND 2023: ‘I am living my mother’s dream,' says Rinku Singh before India debut

Ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah is back after 11 months, but the fans might have to wait a bit longer to see him in action, as there is a yellow alert for rainfall in Dublin, Ireland – the venue for the first T20I on Friday.

Rain in Dublin could spoil Bumrah's comeback as India gear up for Ireland T20Is

Two Indian premier seam bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna, returned to the T20I squad for the Ireland series, starting Friday, August 18, in Dublin. Having undergone back surgeries earlier, both bowlers made stunning progress during rehab at the National Cricket Academy (NCA).

L Balaji urges returning Bumrah, P Krishna to ‘listen to their bodies’ as India gear up for packed winter

Rahul Dravid-led coaching panel will get the much-required rest during the three-match Ireland T20Is, which starts on August 18 in Dublin. Along with Dravid, batting coach Vikram Rathour and bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, who are currently in the Caribbean for the long tour that ends with the final two T20Is in the USA, will head home to rest and prepare for the Asia Cup that gets underway on August 31.

Rahul Dravid-led coaching staff to be rested for Ireland series; NCA head VVS Laxman likely to fill shoes