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

The Indian Team beat Ireland by 33 runs on Sunday in the second T20I to win the match and take the series home. While opener Ruturaj starred with the bat, hitting 58, seamers Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna picked two wickets each.

Ruturaj Gaikwad, seamers guide India to 33-run win over Ireland in second T20I to bag series

The BCCI is contemplating resting more star players for the Ireland T20Is, with the latest reports suggesting the board might also rest stand-in T20I captain Hardik Pandya and opener Shubman Gill to manage their workload ahead of the packed calendar.

With all eyes on Asia Cup, World Cup, Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill could be rested for Ireland T20Is - Reports

Former Indian selector Kiran More sees a future captain in Ruturaj Gaikwad. The right-handed batter was among the runs during the first T20I against Ireland, and More, who has followed Gaikwad’s game for some time now, feels he clicks all the boxes and cannot wait for him to break into the Test side.

He can play all formats, his basics are so correct: Kiran More on ‘future India captain’ Ruturaj Gaikwad

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).

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In what comes as a massive boost for the Indian Cricket Team, ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah has regained complete fitness and is set to get picked for the Ireland T20Is, BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed following a meeting of the Indian body in New Delhi on Thursday (July 27).

Jasprit Bumrah is totally fit, may travel to Ireland for T20Is, says BCCI secretary Jay Shah

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

Ace India seamer Jasprit Bumrah is said to have almost regained complete fitness and is bowling at full throttle at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.

Not during 2023 Asia Cup, seamer Jasprit Bumrah could return sooner than expected - Reports

Jasprit Bumrah is recovering well at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), and the latest reports suggest he could be declared fit for the Ireland T20Is in August.

'70% fit' Jasprit Bumrah could be ready for Ireland T20Is in August - Reports