On Tuesday (September 05), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India's 15-man provisional squad for the forthcoming home ODI World Cup, which kicks off exactly after a month (October 05). Rohit Sharma will lead the star-studded line-up, which comprises 15 of the 18 players currently involved in the Asia Cup. The final 15 sees the omission of Prasidh Krishna, Tilak Varma, and Sanju Samson from the current Asia Cup squad.&nbsp;

It is to be noted that the two-time ODI world champions can make changes to their squad till September 28, hence, there might be some late changes.&nbsp;India will open their campaign versus Australia on October 08 in Chennai whereas the tournament opener will take place on October 05 with defending champions England taking on New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

Talking about the squad, India have gone ahead with batters such as Rohit, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, and Virat Kohli along with the two wicketkeeper-batsmen - KL Rahul&nbsp;and Ishan Kishan, whereas all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, and Hardik Pandya will look to add more depth to the squad.&nbsp;Kuldeep Yadav is India's sole specialist spinner, whereas Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, and Jasprit Bumrah will form the pace attack.&nbsp;

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There were question marks over Rahul's fitness, but the 31-year-old has been&nbsp;deemed fit and already travelling to Sri Lanka to join the Asia Cup squad, and, hence, made the cut. Some notable omissions are Yuzvendra Chahal, Krishna, Samson, R Ashwin, Washington Sundar, Shikhar Dhawan, etc.&nbsp;

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India's schedule at the CWC 2023 edition

After Australia, India will face Afghanistan on October 11 at the national capital New Delhi, and then lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan on October 14 in Ahmedabad. From thereon, the Men in Blue will take on Bangladesh, in Pune, on October 19, New Zealand on October 22 in Dharamshala, and England on October 29 in Lucknow, respectively.&nbsp;

India will host Sri Lanka on November 02&nbsp;at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, and then meet South Africa on November 05 and the Netherlands on November 12 in Bengaluru, respectively.&nbsp;In the last edition, in 2019, India bowed out of the semi-finals in England and Wales. This is the first time that India will entirely host the edition. The last time&nbsp;they co-hosted the showpiece event was with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in 2011, when they won the championship under MS Dhoni.&nbsp;

Will India replicate their 2011 success? Only time will tell...

India's squad for CWC 2023:

Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya (Vice-captain), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav 
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On Tuesday (September 05), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India's 15-man provisional squad for the forthcoming home ODI World Cup, which kicks off exactly after a month (October 05).

On Tuesday (September 05), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India's 15-man provisional squad for the forthcoming home ODI World Cup, which kicks off exactly after a month (October 05). Rohit Sharma will lead the star-studded line-up, which comprises 15 of the 18 players currently involved in the Asia Cup. The final 15 sees the omission of Prasidh Krishna, Tilak Varma, and Sanju Samson from the current Asia Cup squad. It is to be noted that the two-time ODI world champions can make changes to their squad till September 28, hence, there might be some late changes. India will open their campaign versus Australia on October 08 in Chennai whereas the tournament opener will take place on October 05 with defending champions England taking on New Zealand in Ahmedabad. Talking about the squad, India have gone ahead with batters such as Rohit, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, and Virat Kohli along with the two wicketkeeper-batsmen - KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan, whereas all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, and Hardik Pandya will look to add more depth to the squad. Kuldeep Yadav is India's sole specialist spinner, whereas Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, and Jasprit Bumrah will form the pace attack. 🚨 NEWS 🚨 India’s squad for #CWC23 announced 🔽#TeamIndia — BCCI (@BCCI) September 5, 2023 × There were question marks over Rahul's fitness, but the 31-year-old has been deemed fit and already travelling to Sri Lanka to join the Asia Cup squad, and, hence, made the cut. Some notable omissions are Yuzvendra Chahal, Krishna, Samson, R Ashwin, Washington Sundar, Shikhar Dhawan, etc. Also read: The body language seemed flat: Ravi Shastri slams Team India for sloppy fielding show vs Nepal in Asia Cup tie India's schedule at the CWC 2023 edition After Australia, India will face Afghanistan on October 11 at the national capital New Delhi, and then lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan on October 14 in Ahmedabad. From thereon, the Men in Blue will take on Bangladesh, in Pune, on October 19, New Zealand on October 22 in Dharamshala, and England on October 29 in Lucknow, respectively. India will host Sri Lanka on November 02 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, and then meet South Africa on November 05 and the Netherlands on November 12 in Bengaluru, respectively. In the last edition, in 2019, India bowed out of the semi-finals in England and Wales. This is the first time that India will entirely host the edition. The last time they co-hosted the showpiece event was with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in 2011, when they won the championship under MS Dhoni. Will India replicate their 2011 success? Only time will tell... India's squad for CWC 2023: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya (Vice-captain), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah and TV presenter Sanjana Ganesan welcomed their first child on Monday. The couple was blessed with a baby boy and shared the first glimpse on social media.&nbsp;

Jasprit Bumrah flew back from Kandy to Mumbai ahead of India’s Asia Cup match against Nepal on Monday.&nbsp;

Bumrah shared the update on X (formerly Twitter) and revealed that they have named their baby boy, Angad.&nbsp;

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“Our little family has grown &amp; our hearts are fuller than we could ever imagine! This morning we welcomed our little boy, Angad Jasprit Bumrah into the world. We are over the moon and can’t wait for everything this new chapter of our lives brings with it ❤️ - Jasprit and Sanjana”

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Bumrah was a part of the Indian squad against arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday. He played 14 balls and scored 16 runs but did not get to bowl, which everyone was looking forward to, as Pakistan were unable to bat due to heavy rain. As a result, the match was abandoned with both teams sharing a point each.

The Mumbai Indians pacer made his international comeback after almost a year as he was recovering from his back injury.&nbsp;

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Bumrah is expected to return to Sri Lanka after a few days and will be available for the Group 4 stage matches.

<h2>Jasprit Bumrah and Sanjana Ganesan got married in 2021</h2>

Bumrah and Sanjana, a renowned television broadcaster, got married in March 2021. Their wedding was a discreet affair, with a private ceremony held in the picturesque setting of Goa.

The couple kept their romantic relationship under wraps until their wedding. Very few outside of Bumrah and Sanjana’s inner circle were aware of their relationship.&nbsp;

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Speculations about their relationship initially began circulating when Bumrah was released from the squad prior to the fourth Test match between India and England in Ahmedabad. A few days later, their wedding photos flooded the internet and went viral.&nbsp;

Unfortunately, Bumrah's teammates were unable to participate in the celebration due to the strict bio-bubble restrictions in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah and TV presenter Sanjana Ganesan welcomed their first child on Monday. The couple was blessed with a baby boy and shared the first glimpse on social media.

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah and TV presenter Sanjana Ganesan welcomed their first child on Monday. The couple was blessed with a baby boy and shared the first glimpse on social media. Jasprit Bumrah flew back from Kandy to Mumbai ahead of India’s Asia Cup match against Nepal on Monday. Bumrah shared the update on X (formerly Twitter) and revealed that they have named their baby boy, Angad. Also Read | Tennis: Coco Gauff ends Wozniacki's dream run, Novak Djokovic enters last eight in US Open “Our little family has grown & our hearts are fuller than we could ever imagine! This morning we welcomed our little boy, Angad Jasprit Bumrah into the world. We are over the moon and can’t wait for everything this new chapter of our lives brings with it ❤️ - Jasprit and Sanjana” Our little family has grown & our hearts are fuller than we could ever imagine! This morning we welcomed our little boy, Angad Jasprit Bumrah into the world. We are over the moon and can’t wait for everything this new chapter of our lives brings with it ❤️ - Jasprit and Sanjana pic.twitter.com/j3RFOSpB8Q — Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) September 4, 2023 × Bumrah was a part of the Indian squad against arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday. He played 14 balls and scored 16 runs but did not get to bowl, which everyone was looking forward to, as Pakistan were unable to bat due to heavy rain. As a result, the match was abandoned with both teams sharing a point each. The Mumbai Indians pacer made his international comeback after almost a year as he was recovering from his back injury. Also Read | Glenn Maxwell hopes to play 'some part' of upcoming ODI series vs India as he manages ankle pain before ODI WC Bumrah is expected to return to Sri Lanka after a few days and will be available for the Group 4 stage matches. Jasprit Bumrah and Sanjana Ganesan got married in 2021 Bumrah and Sanjana, a renowned television broadcaster, got married in March 2021. Their wedding was a discreet affair, with a private ceremony held in the picturesque setting of Goa. The couple kept their romantic relationship under wraps until their wedding. Very few outside of Bumrah and Sanjana’s inner circle were aware of their relationship. Also Read | IND vs NEP Asia Cup 2023: Head-to-head record of India vs Nepal, pitch report, weather update & more Speculations about their relationship initially began circulating when Bumrah was released from the squad prior to the fourth Test match between India and England in Ahmedabad. A few days later, their wedding photos flooded the internet and went viral. Unfortunately, Bumrah's teammates were unable to participate in the celebration due to the strict bio-bubble restrictions in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The Indian Cricket Team will be without its ace seamer, Jasprit Bumrah, for their second group stage game against Nepal on September 4 in Pallekele, Kandy. As per the latest reports, fully-fit Bumrah is said to have headed home midway into the tournament after taking BCCI’s permission and will return ahead of the Super Four stage if India manages to qualify. Though no official word on the same is out, reports suggest Bumrah returned home due to some personal reasons.

His absence means India will bring another specialist, Mohammed Shami, into the side for the must-win game. Shami, who spearheaded India’s pace attack across formats in Bumrah’s absence since last September, was benched for the marquee clash against Pakistan as the team management decided against playing three pacers. Instead, they opted for a bowling all-rounder, Shardul Thakur, in the XI.

Bumrah missed all cricket action since September last year due to a back injury and even underwent surgery in New Zealand. Upon attaining full fitness, Bumrah returned to the cricketing setup during the three-match Ireland T20Is, where he captained the white-ball side for the first time.

His exploits against the Irish side saw him returning to the ODI team for the Asia Cup. Although he didn’t get to bowl in India’s first game against Pakistan in Kandy, as rain washed out the match after India’s first innings, Bumrah would now miss the second match against Nepal and would return ahead of India’s first Super Four stage match (if they qualify) – scheduled for September 10 in Colombo.&nbsp;

<h2>Rain threat looms over India-Nepal clash</h2>

As the monsoon is at its peak in Sri Lanka, Kandy and Colombo – two chosen venues for this year’s Asia Cup, are likely to receive heavy rains in the coming days and weeks. As a result, India’s second group game against Nepal, scheduled to be played in Pallekele, is under the threat of suffering the same fate.

The weather forecast suggests more than 80% rain chances on Monday in Pallekele.

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While India already shared a point with Pakistan following the abandoned game, Nepal is yet to open its account after losing its opener against Pakistan by 238 runs in Multan. If India beats Nepal, they will cruise ahead with three points to their name.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, several reports also suggest the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is contemplating shifting the Asia Cup Super Four matches out of Colombo due to rain threats.

Dambulla, a dryer venue, is said to replace Colombo.

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The Indian Cricket Team will be without its ace seamer, Jasprit Bumrah, for their second group stage game against Nepal on September 4 in Pallekele, Kandy. As per the latest reports, fully-fit Bumrah is said to have headed home midway into the tournament after taking BCCI’s permission and will return ahead of the Super Four stage if India manages to qualify.

The Indian Cricket Team will be without its ace seamer, Jasprit Bumrah, for their second group stage game against Nepal on September 4 in Pallekele, Kandy. As per the latest reports, fully-fit Bumrah is said to have headed home midway into the tournament after taking BCCI’s permission and will return ahead of the Super Four stage if India manages to qualify. Though no official word on the same is out, reports suggest Bumrah returned home due to some personal reasons. His absence means India will bring another specialist, Mohammed Shami, into the side for the must-win game. Shami, who spearheaded India’s pace attack across formats in Bumrah’s absence since last September, was benched for the marquee clash against Pakistan as the team management decided against playing three pacers. Instead, they opted for a bowling all-rounder, Shardul Thakur, in the XI. Bumrah missed all cricket action since September last year due to a back injury and even underwent surgery in New Zealand. Upon attaining full fitness, Bumrah returned to the cricketing setup during the three-match Ireland T20Is, where he captained the white-ball side for the first time. His exploits against the Irish side saw him returning to the ODI team for the Asia Cup. Although he didn’t get to bowl in India’s first game against Pakistan in Kandy, as rain washed out the match after India’s first innings, Bumrah would now miss the second match against Nepal and would return ahead of India’s first Super Four stage match (if they qualify) – scheduled for September 10 in Colombo. Rain threat looms over India-Nepal clash As the monsoon is at its peak in Sri Lanka, Kandy and Colombo – two chosen venues for this year’s Asia Cup, are likely to receive heavy rains in the coming days and weeks. As a result, India’s second group game against Nepal, scheduled to be played in Pallekele, is under the threat of suffering the same fate. The weather forecast suggests more than 80% rain chances on Monday in Pallekele. ALSO READ: ACC plans to move Asia Cup Super Four matches from Colombo to Dambulla due to heavy rains - Reports While India already shared a point with Pakistan following the abandoned game, Nepal is yet to open its account after losing its opener against Pakistan by 238 runs in Multan. If India beats Nepal, they will cruise ahead with three points to their name. Meanwhile, several reports also suggest the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is contemplating shifting the Asia Cup Super Four matches out of Colombo due to rain threats. Dambulla, a dryer venue, is said to replace Colombo. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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All eyes are now on the India versus Pakistan clash in what will be the third game of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 edition. The match will take place in Kandy and is expected to be an enthralling battle between the two arch-rivals. Babar Azam-led Men in Green will be keen to make it two wins in a row, after thrashing Nepal in the tournament-opener, whereas Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. will aim for a winning start.

Ahead of the face-off, many former cricketers have shared their take on the mother-of-all-clashes. Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has also joined the bandwagon and advised Indian captain Rohit to start cautiously against Shaheen Afridi -- who got the better of him in the 2021 T20 World Cup -- and also picked the winner of the clash.

On Star Sports' Game Plan, Hayden said, "India is playing against Pakistan’s pace trio. Well, I can tell you this is one of the spiciest competitions on the planet. We’ve got Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem. Three very different types of bowlers and unique bowlers which require unique plans from Team India. Firstly, the conditions here in Kandy tend to have quite a lot of bounce, so you’ve got to watch that out, especially Haris Rauf. He’ll want to really hustle in and hit the top of off stump."

"You’ve got to be conservative against Shaheen Afridi. Remember back to the World Cup more recently; Shaheen was able to take early wickets. We’ll never forget that ball that he bowled to captain Rohit Sharma, so a little bit of caution against Shaheen Afridi. If it's swinging, look to play out those first three overs,” he advised.

The 51-year-old further opined, "I think with Naseem, even though he will shape the ball, Pakistan can be in a position to advance forward with India managing to take them out of play by aggressive plays against someone like Naseem. Put him under pressure, feel like you are in front of the game."

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The Aussie named the winner of the mega contest, citing 'a deeper and classier batting line-up' to aid the victorious side. "All in all, though, I think it’s going to be Team India that’s going to win. I think they’ve got a deeper, classier batting lineup, and I think they’ve got form on the board as well,” said Hayden.

There are high chances of India and Pakistan locking horns thrice overall in this edition of the Asia Cup, in the Super Four and also in the final. The summit clash will take place on September 17 in Colombo. It is to be noted that both the teams have never met in the tournament finale. However, history might be rewritten this time around.&nbsp; 
 
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All eyes are now on the India versus Pakistan clash in what will be the third game of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 edition. The match will take place in Kandy and is expected to be an enthralling battle between the two arch-rivals.

All eyes are now on the India versus Pakistan clash in what will be the third game of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 edition. The match will take place in Kandy and is expected to be an enthralling battle between the two arch-rivals. Babar Azam-led Men in Green will be keen to make it two wins in a row, after thrashing Nepal in the tournament-opener, whereas Rohit Sharma & Co. will aim for a winning start. Ahead of the face-off, many former cricketers have shared their take on the mother-of-all-clashes. Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has also joined the bandwagon and advised Indian captain Rohit to start cautiously against Shaheen Afridi -- who got the better of him in the 2021 T20 World Cup -- and also picked the winner of the clash. On Star Sports' Game Plan, Hayden said, "India is playing against Pakistan’s pace trio. Well, I can tell you this is one of the spiciest competitions on the planet. We’ve got Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem. Three very different types of bowlers and unique bowlers which require unique plans from Team India. Firstly, the conditions here in Kandy tend to have quite a lot of bounce, so you’ve got to watch that out, especially Haris Rauf. He’ll want to really hustle in and hit the top of off stump." "You’ve got to be conservative against Shaheen Afridi. Remember back to the World Cup more recently; Shaheen was able to take early wickets. We’ll never forget that ball that he bowled to captain Rohit Sharma, so a little bit of caution against Shaheen Afridi. If it's swinging, look to play out those first three overs,” he advised. The 51-year-old further opined, "I think with Naseem, even though he will shape the ball, Pakistan can be in a position to advance forward with India managing to take them out of play by aggressive plays against someone like Naseem. Put him under pressure, feel like you are in front of the game." Also read: Asia Cup: ACC, PCB blasted by ex-cricketers and fans after Pakistan's name goes missing from team jerseys The Aussie named the winner of the mega contest, citing 'a deeper and classier batting line-up' to aid the victorious side. "All in all, though, I think it’s going to be Team India that’s going to win. I think they’ve got a deeper, classier batting lineup, and I think they’ve got form on the board as well,” said Hayden. There are high chances of India and Pakistan locking horns thrice overall in this edition of the Asia Cup, in the Super Four and also in the final. The summit clash will take place on September 17 in Colombo. It is to be noted that both the teams have never met in the tournament finale. However, history might be rewritten this time around. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Asia Cup: Hayden warns Rohit Sharma ahead of Shaheen Afridi battle, picks winner of India-Pakistan tie

The return of ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah to the white-ball setup has bolstered the bowling attack ahead of the much-anticipated India-Pakistan game in Pallekele, Kandy, on September 2. While addressing the media upon landing in Colombo, his fellow teammate, Mohammed Shami, said Bumrah’s presence has completed the trio (Bumrah, Shami and Siraj) and it all depends now on the team management on who will play on the big day.

Bumrah was out of action since September last year due to a back injury and missed all the action since then, including the 2022 T20 World Cup, IPL 2023 and WTC Final 2023 against Australia. Upon attaining complete fitness, Bumrah returned to the side for the three-match T20I series against Ireland and later got selected for the Asia Cup 2023.

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Shami, India’s most experienced seamer off all three, admitted the Indian Team missed Bumrah in the past year.

"For a long time, we didn't have Jassi (Bumrah), so we felt the loss of a good player like him. You sometimes feel like 'I wish this player was there', to make your combination set."

"So having Jassi, especially in the white-ball format, has made our bowling very strong. He's looking fit and he's playing well, hopefully, we have a good Asia Cup," Shami said.

Shami, who has played 90 ODIs, picking 162 wickets, is among a handful of bowlers who is a threat with both new and old ball. Known to be a better Test bowler, mainly for his ability to reverse swing, Shami said he doesn’t have an ego about his bowling, remaining keen to deliver for the team whenever asked.

"I don't have any hesitancy to bowl with the new ball or the old ball. I don't have an ego like that. All three of us (Bumrah, Shami &amp; Siraj) are bowling very well, so it depends on the management on who will play," Shami told Star Sports ahead of the Asia Cup.

"Depends on whether I have the new ball or whether the team requires me at any stage during the match, I'm always on," said India's best exponent of swing bowling in current times,” the right-hand seamer added.

<h2>Bowling in the right area is the only plan</h2>

When asked about his plans to replicate his heroics in white-ball cricket the way he does with the red, Shami said sticking to bowling in the right areas will only bring success irrespective of the format.

"There is too much talk about the white ball or red ball, if you bowl in the right areas, I don't think that there is any difficulty in any ball," Shami said

"There is only one goal, to go and give 100%, the result will come running to us if we give our 100%. So, it is very important to focus and execute, it's a very simple plan," he added.

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The return of ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah to the white-ball setup has bolstered the bowling attack ahead of the much-anticipated India-Pakistan game in Pallekele, Kandy, on September 2.

The return of ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah to the white-ball setup has bolstered the bowling attack ahead of the much-anticipated India-Pakistan game in Pallekele, Kandy, on September 2. While addressing the media upon landing in Colombo, his fellow teammate, Mohammed Shami, said Bumrah’s presence has completed the trio (Bumrah, Shami and Siraj) and it all depends now on the team management on who will play on the big day. Bumrah was out of action since September last year due to a back injury and missed all the action since then, including the 2022 T20 World Cup, IPL 2023 and WTC Final 2023 against Australia. Upon attaining complete fitness, Bumrah returned to the side for the three-match T20I series against Ireland and later got selected for the Asia Cup 2023. ALSO READ: Viacom 18 bags BCCI media rights for digital and TV for next five years, to spend INR 67.8 crore per match Shami, India’s most experienced seamer off all three, admitted the Indian Team missed Bumrah in the past year. "For a long time, we didn't have Jassi (Bumrah), so we felt the loss of a good player like him. You sometimes feel like 'I wish this player was there', to make your combination set." "So having Jassi, especially in the white-ball format, has made our bowling very strong. He's looking fit and he's playing well, hopefully, we have a good Asia Cup," Shami said. Shami, who has played 90 ODIs, picking 162 wickets, is among a handful of bowlers who is a threat with both new and old ball. Known to be a better Test bowler, mainly for his ability to reverse swing, Shami said he doesn’t have an ego about his bowling, remaining keen to deliver for the team whenever asked. "I don't have any hesitancy to bowl with the new ball or the old ball. I don't have an ego like that. All three of us (Bumrah, Shami & Siraj) are bowling very well, so it depends on the management on who will play," Shami told Star Sports ahead of the Asia Cup. "Depends on whether I have the new ball or whether the team requires me at any stage during the match, I'm always on," said India's best exponent of swing bowling in current times,” the right-hand seamer added. Bowling in the right area is the only plan When asked about his plans to replicate his heroics in white-ball cricket the way he does with the red, Shami said sticking to bowling in the right areas will only bring success irrespective of the format. "There is too much talk about the white ball or red ball, if you bowl in the right areas, I don't think that there is any difficulty in any ball," Shami said "There is only one goal, to go and give 100%, the result will come running to us if we give our 100%. So, it is very important to focus and execute, it's a very simple plan," he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Jasprit Bumrah's return has completed our bowling setup: Mohammed Shami ahead of Pakistan tie in Asia Cup 2023

Former West Indies legend Vivian Richards has named the bowler who he feels will end up as the leading wicket-taker in the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition in India. The forthcoming edition will be held entirely in India and kicks off on October 05, in Ahmedabad, with the defending champions England taking on New Zealand whereas the Rohit Sharma-led home side will start their run on October 08 in Chennai. Richards, who was part of Clive Llyod-led West Indies' title run in 1975 and 1979, feels Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi will return with most wickets in the mega event.

Speaking to the ICC, Richards said, "The leading wicket-taker in the World Cup will be Shaheen Afridi because I have seen him in Pakistan. I spent some time in the PSL and I have seen his massive growth. He is a highly determined individual. He is my man."

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Shaheen made his international debut in April 2018 and soon rose up the ladder to cement his spot across formats. He has so far represented Pakistan in 27 Tests, 39 ODIs and 52 T20Is and has 105, 76 and 64 scalps respectively. He ended as the ninth-highest wicket-taker in the 2019 ODI World Cup (16), in England and Wales&nbsp;-- second-most by a Pakistani.&nbsp;

At present, Shaheen is gearing up for the Asia Cup 2023 edition which gets underway on August 30 (Wednesday)&nbsp;in Multan, Pakistan. The Babar Azam-led Men in Green will play the tournament opener where they host Nepal on Wednesday evening and then shift their focus to facing the arch-rivals India on September 02 in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. It is to be noted that the Asia Cup will be jointly hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The 23-year-old will be eager to have a good run in the continental event before the focus shifts to the ODI World Cup. Pakistan play their opener in CWC 2023 on October 06 versus the Netherlands in Hyderabad.&nbsp;

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Former West Indies legend Vivian Richards has named the bowler who he feels will end up as the leading wicket-taker in the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition in India.

Former West Indies legend Vivian Richards has named the bowler who he feels will end up as the leading wicket-taker in the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition in India. The forthcoming edition will be held entirely in India and kicks off on October 05, in Ahmedabad, with the defending champions England taking on New Zealand whereas the Rohit Sharma-led home side will start their run on October 08 in Chennai. Richards, who was part of Clive Llyod-led West Indies' title run in 1975 and 1979, feels Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi will return with most wickets in the mega event. Speaking to the ICC, Richards said, "The leading wicket-taker in the World Cup will be Shaheen Afridi because I have seen him in Pakistan. I spent some time in the PSL and I have seen his massive growth. He is a highly determined individual. He is my man." Photo | AFP Also read: Dhoni groomed them and handed over to Kohli: Ishant Sharma on smooth transition of Indian bowlers Shaheen made his international debut in April 2018 and soon rose up the ladder to cement his spot across formats. He has so far represented Pakistan in 27 Tests, 39 ODIs and 52 T20Is and has 105, 76 and 64 scalps respectively. He ended as the ninth-highest wicket-taker in the 2019 ODI World Cup (16), in England and Wales -- second-most by a Pakistani. At present, Shaheen is gearing up for the Asia Cup 2023 edition which gets underway on August 30 (Wednesday) in Multan, Pakistan. The Babar Azam-led Men in Green will play the tournament opener where they host Nepal on Wednesday evening and then shift their focus to facing the arch-rivals India on September 02 in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. It is to be noted that the Asia Cup will be jointly hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The 23-year-old will be eager to have a good run in the continental event before the focus shifts to the ODI World Cup. Pakistan play their opener in CWC 2023 on October 06 versus the Netherlands in Hyderabad. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Not Bumrah, Starc or Rashid! Richards names THIS pacer to become CWC 2023's leading wicket-taker

Team India is set to kick off their campaign in the forthcoming Asia Cup 2023 edition on September 02 in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. The continental tournament gets underway on August 30 in Multan, Pakistan as the multi-nation competition will be jointly held in Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The Asia Cup is vital for India as it will be followed by the home ODI World Cup 2023 and, hence, it provides a&nbsp;great chance for the Men in Blue to finalise their team combination. The return of KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna has also bolstered India's squad.&nbsp;

On Tuesday (August 30), head coach Rahul Dravid confirmed that Rahul will be missing the first two games in the Asia Cup, as a precaution due to a niggle, whereas Iyer is fully fit. On the other hand, Bumrah will also mark his return to the 50-over format after a long gap. He recently made his international return during the Ireland T20Is and will now prepare for the forthcoming ODI World Cup,&nbsp;starting&nbsp;on October 05 in Ahmedabad, India. Before India's Asia Cup opener, Dravid confirmed that India will 'ease Bumrah into the scheme of things slowly'.

"It is great to have them back. Jasprit is someone who we have missed a lot, over the last two years he has not played too much games," Dravid said while addressing the press conference on Tuesday. "We will ease him into it slowly. It was nice for him to get those overs in the tour of Ireland. We have a whole month to build him up before the World Cup. It gives us more options in the pace bowling department," Dravid added.

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Bumrah is extremely vital to India's plans for October-November's home ODI World Cup. His form and fitness will be essential and, hence, will be closely monitored throughout the continental tournament. The 29-year-old made a strong statement in the Ireland T20Is, early this month. Leading the side, he guided a second-stringed India to a 2-0 series win and ended with the Player-of-the-Series award with four scalps in two games, with the finale being a complete washout.

India squad for Asia Cup 2023

Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Prasidh Krishna

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Team India is set to kick off their campaign in the forthcoming Asia Cup 2023 edition on September 02 in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. The continental tournament gets underway on August 30 in Multan, Pakistan as the multi-nation competition will be jointly held in Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

Team India is set to kick off their campaign in the forthcoming Asia Cup 2023 edition on September 02 in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. The continental tournament gets underway on August 30 in Multan, Pakistan as the multi-nation competition will be jointly held in Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The Asia Cup is vital for India as it will be followed by the home ODI World Cup 2023 and, hence, it provides a great chance for the Men in Blue to finalise their team combination. The return of KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna has also bolstered India's squad. On Tuesday (August 30), head coach Rahul Dravid confirmed that Rahul will be missing the first two games in the Asia Cup, as a precaution due to a niggle, whereas Iyer is fully fit. On the other hand, Bumrah will also mark his return to the 50-over format after a long gap. He recently made his international return during the Ireland T20Is and will now prepare for the forthcoming ODI World Cup, starting on October 05 in Ahmedabad, India. Before India's Asia Cup opener, Dravid confirmed that India will 'ease Bumrah into the scheme of things slowly'. "It is great to have them back. Jasprit is someone who we have missed a lot, over the last two years he has not played too much games," Dravid said while addressing the press conference on Tuesday. "We will ease him into it slowly. It was nice for him to get those overs in the tour of Ireland. We have a whole month to build him up before the World Cup. It gives us more options in the pace bowling department," Dravid added. Also read: Shreyas Iyer is fully fit, confirms head coach Rahul Dravid ahead of India's Asia Cup opener vs Pakistan Bumrah is extremely vital to India's plans for October-November's home ODI World Cup. His form and fitness will be essential and, hence, will be closely monitored throughout the continental tournament. The 29-year-old made a strong statement in the Ireland T20Is, early this month. Leading the side, he guided a second-stringed India to a 2-0 series win and ended with the Player-of-the-Series award with four scalps in two games, with the finale being a complete washout. India squad for Asia Cup 2023 Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Prasidh Krishna WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

We will ease him into it slowly: Rahul Dravid on Jasprit Bumrah as pacer set for 50-over return in Asia Cup

The third T20I between India and Ireland on Wednesday, August 23 was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to heavy rain. India, however, had won the first two games and won the series 2-0. India's highlight on the tour was returning pacer Jasprit Bumrah who was also the stand-in skipper of the side in place of Rohit Sharma who was rested.

Speaking after the&nbsp;match, Bumrah said he was waiting for the game to happen and it was a bit frustrating as the weather was okay earlier in the day.

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"It was frustrating waiting for a game to happen. This (rain) was something we did not see coming because the weather was fine earlier. They (players) were enthusiastic and eager even when rain was around," said Bumrah (not verbatim).&nbsp;

Talking about being the captain of the side, the pacer said that it was a lot of fun and an honour as well.

"It's been a lot of fun (captaining) and an honour captaining them. I don't think about that (injury). When you get a chance to captain your side, you always take it. As a cricketer you always enjoy responsibility," added the skipper. Answering a question on his injuries, Bumrah said it is 'all good and no complaints.'

India had won the first T20I by two runs on Duckworth-Lewis System (DLS) and the second T20I by 33 runs. For the visitors, young batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad was the top scorer with an aggregate of 77 runs in two games - one more than Ireland's Andy Bilbirnie.

Among the bowlers, it was Bumrah who led the chart overall with four wickets in two games - same as India's Prasidh Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi, albeit at a better average.

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The third T20I between India and Ireland on Wednesday, August 23 was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to heavy rain. India, however, had won the first two games and won the series 2-0.

The third T20I between India and Ireland on Wednesday, August 23 was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to heavy rain. India, however, had won the first two games and won the series 2-0. India's highlight on the tour was returning pacer Jasprit Bumrah who was also the stand-in skipper of the side in place of Rohit Sharma who was rested. Speaking after the match, Bumrah said he was waiting for the game to happen and it was a bit frustrating as the weather was okay earlier in the day. Also Read: CWC 2023: ICC announces schedule for warm-up games, each team to play two matches "It was frustrating waiting for a game to happen. This (rain) was something we did not see coming because the weather was fine earlier. They (players) were enthusiastic and eager even when rain was around," said Bumrah (not verbatim). Talking about being the captain of the side, the pacer said that it was a lot of fun and an honour as well. "It's been a lot of fun (captaining) and an honour captaining them. I don't think about that (injury). When you get a chance to captain your side, you always take it. As a cricketer you always enjoy responsibility," added the skipper. Answering a question on his injuries, Bumrah said it is 'all good and no complaints.' India had won the first T20I by two runs on Duckworth-Lewis System (DLS) and the second T20I by 33 runs. For the visitors, young batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad was the top scorer with an aggregate of 77 runs in two games - one more than Ireland's Andy Bilbirnie. Among the bowlers, it was Bumrah who led the chart overall with four wickets in two games - same as India's Prasidh Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi, albeit at a better average. India will next head to Asia Cup from August 30, which is being played in 50-over format this year as a practice tournament for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup. The quadrennial event starts October 5 in India. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India win T20I series 2-0 against Ireland as heavy rain washes away third match

India pacer Prasidh Krishna heaped praise on Jasprit Bumrah as he shared his learnings from the ace speedster during their rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy&nbsp;(NCA) in Bengaluru. The two speedsters recently made an international comeback after a long injury layoff and showed a lot of promise in the just-concluded three-match T20I series between a second-stringed India, led by Bumrah, and hosts Ireland in Dublin.&nbsp;Speaking about his performance, Krishna pointed out the support he received from Bumrah during their rehabilitation time&nbsp;at the NCA.

Commenting on his bond with Bumrah, Krishna told JioCinema, "Working closely with Bumrah during our recovery at the NCA has definitely been enriching. His method of executing under pressure and his ability to keep things straightforward on numerous occasions is inspiring. We've learned a lot from each other, and our partnership is already yielding results."

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Krishna also highlighted the key areas that he focused on during his recovery period at the NCA. In this regard, the 27-year-old Krishna added, "Our sessions at the NCA were thoroughly productive. The clarity we maintained and the regular assessment of our physical and mental fitness helped us achieve our rehabilitation goals. We initially concentrated on promoting overall well-being before transitioning into bowling practice. This approach ensured a steady recovery and helped in preparing us for match conditions."

Speaking about Krishna's run in the Ireland T20Is, where the third and final game was a complete washout, he ended with four wickets at an average of&nbsp;15.25. On the other hand, stand-in captain Bumrah also accounted for four wickets at an average of&nbsp;9.75 and returned with the Player-of-the-Series award. The two will now gear up for India's campaign in the Asia Cup, which kicks off on August 30 in Multan, Pakistan.

India are placed in Group A alongside Pakistan and Nepal. The multi-nation will be jointly held in Sri Lanka and Pakistan.&nbsp;

India squad for Asia Cup 2023

Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Prasidh Krishna

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India pacer Prasidh Krishna heaped praise on Jasprit Bumrah as he shared his learnings from the ace speedster during their rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.

India pacer Prasidh Krishna heaped praise on Jasprit Bumrah as he shared his learnings from the ace speedster during their rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. The two speedsters recently made an international comeback after a long injury layoff and showed a lot of promise in the just-concluded three-match T20I series between a second-stringed India, led by Bumrah, and hosts Ireland in Dublin. Speaking about his performance, Krishna pointed out the support he received from Bumrah during their rehabilitation time at the NCA. Commenting on his bond with Bumrah, Krishna told JioCinema, "Working closely with Bumrah during our recovery at the NCA has definitely been enriching. His method of executing under pressure and his ability to keep things straightforward on numerous occasions is inspiring. We've learned a lot from each other, and our partnership is already yielding results." Also read: 'Rohit, Kohli capable of big knocks': Ex-Pak captain warns for Babar & Co. ahead of Asia Cup and CWC '23 Krishna also highlighted the key areas that he focused on during his recovery period at the NCA. In this regard, the 27-year-old Krishna added, "Our sessions at the NCA were thoroughly productive. The clarity we maintained and the regular assessment of our physical and mental fitness helped us achieve our rehabilitation goals. We initially concentrated on promoting overall well-being before transitioning into bowling practice. This approach ensured a steady recovery and helped in preparing us for match conditions." Speaking about Krishna's run in the Ireland T20Is, where the third and final game was a complete washout, he ended with four wickets at an average of 15.25. On the other hand, stand-in captain Bumrah also accounted for four wickets at an average of 9.75 and returned with the Player-of-the-Series award. The two will now gear up for India's campaign in the Asia Cup, which kicks off on August 30 in Multan, Pakistan. India are placed in Group A alongside Pakistan and Nepal. The multi-nation will be jointly held in Sri Lanka and Pakistan. India squad for Asia Cup 2023 Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Prasidh Krishna WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'It has been enriching': Prasidh Krishna shares his learnings from Jasprit Bumrah during rehab at NCA

India will take on hosts Ireland in the third and final T20I with an aim to achieve a clean sweep against Paul Stirling &amp; Co. on Wednesday (August 23). The final game will also be held at&nbsp;The Village, Dublin. Talking about the series, it has given India's second-string&nbsp;players a good chance to test themselves at the highest level. The series opener was a rain-marred affair where India won by two runs (DLS method) before the second and penultimate game saw Rinku Singh and Ruturaj Gaikwad help the Men in Blue post 185 for 5 before Bumrah &amp; Co. restricted the Irish camp for 152 for 8.&nbsp;

Thus, India will look for a series whitewash whereas Paul Stirling &amp; Co. will want to lift themselves up for the final game and sign off with a consolation win. They had their moments in the first two encounters and knowing the unpredictability of the format, Ireland will know they definitely have it in them to topple India in the third tie.&nbsp;

Ahead of the final T20I, here is a look at the weather forecast:

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<h2>WEATHER REPORT FOR THIRD T20I</h2>

It is to be noted that the weather&nbsp;has the potential to cause disruption in the early stages of the match. However, much to the delight of the fans,&nbsp;the weather is expected to improve as the match goes on with sunlight expected. Thus, there might be some reduction of overs but a complete washout is not on the cards. According to Accuweather, temperatures will range between 18-19 degree&nbsp;Celsius&nbsp;with the wind up to 26 km/h predicted. The final game gets underway at 7:30 pm IST.

The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi have done well in the opening two games. Others will also like to join in and help India complete a series whitewash on Wednesday evening.

Teams:

India: Jasprit Bumrah (c), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan.

Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Fionn Hand, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Barry McCarthy, Theo van Woerkom, Benjamin White, Craig Young.

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India will take on hosts Ireland in the third and final T20I with an aim to achieve a clean sweep against Paul Stirling & Co. on Wednesday (August 23). The final game will also be held at The Village, Dublin.

India will take on hosts Ireland in the third and final T20I with an aim to achieve a clean sweep against Paul Stirling & Co. on Wednesday (August 23). The final game will also be held at The Village, Dublin. Talking about the series, it has given India's second-string players a good chance to test themselves at the highest level. The series opener was a rain-marred affair where India won by two runs (DLS method) before the second and penultimate game saw Rinku Singh and Ruturaj Gaikwad help the Men in Blue post 185 for 5 before Bumrah & Co. restricted the Irish camp for 152 for 8. Thus, India will look for a series whitewash whereas Paul Stirling & Co. will want to lift themselves up for the final game and sign off with a consolation win. They had their moments in the first two encounters and knowing the unpredictability of the format, Ireland will know they definitely have it in them to topple India in the third tie. Ahead of the final T20I, here is a look at the weather forecast: Also read: Kris Srikkanth lashes out at Agarkar-led BCCI selectors for including KL Rahul in India's Asia Cup squad WEATHER REPORT FOR THIRD T20I It is to be noted that the weather has the potential to cause disruption in the early stages of the match. However, much to the delight of the fans, the weather is expected to improve as the match goes on with sunlight expected. Thus, there might be some reduction of overs but a complete washout is not on the cards. According to Accuweather, temperatures will range between 18-19 degree Celsius with the wind up to 26 km/h predicted. The final game gets underway at 7:30 pm IST. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi have done well in the opening two games. Others will also like to join in and help India complete a series whitewash on Wednesday evening. Teams: India: Jasprit Bumrah (c), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan. Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Ross Adair, Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Fionn Hand, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Barry McCarthy, Theo van Woerkom, Benjamin White, Craig Young. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IND vs IRE, 3rd T20I weather forecast: Will rain play spoilsport as Bumrah & Co. aim for series whitewash?

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. The right-arm fast bowler will play his first international game since September last year when he leads the new-look Indian Team in the 1st of the three T20Is in Dublin, Ireland, on Friday.

With all eyes on the returning pair of Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna, both of whom suffered severe back injuries and even underwent surgeries earlier, India will aim to make the most of this chance as they gear up for two multi-team events in Asia Cup and the home World Cup, starting October 5.

Though Bumrah’s comeback has brought a sense of jubilation among Indian cricket fans, there are a few thoughts that keep those fans worried at the same time. What if Bumrah doesn’t click the way he used to? What happens to the bowling lineup if he fails to find his rhythm and breaks down given the packed schedule?

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Answering all the questions ahead of the 1st T20I against Ireland, Bumrah said he kept his eyes and ears open during his recovery period and revealed even during his rehab, he doesn’t use to train for the T20Is, but for the mega event in World Cup.

"We were mindful of the fact there is no Test cricket till the ODI World Cup. In my rehab as well, I was not preparing for a T20 game. I was always preparing for the World Cup competition," Bumrah said in a pre-match presser on Thursday.

Considering India will not play any Tests till December 2023, Bumrah worked on his recovery accordingly. He said he was bowling 10-15 overs during the rehab to feel okay while returning to the 50-over format.

"I have been bowling 10, 12 and even 15 overs. So, I have bowled more overs, that way it becomes easier when less bowling is required. We kept that in mind that we are preparing for one-day competition and not a four-over competition. I have lots of overs under my belt. You have to keep working your way up. From where you left, you are are little down and you keep working your way up," he added.

<h2>‘I am returning without expectations’</h2>

Though the whole of India was hoping for Bumrah to return in time for the World Cup 2023, the seamer himself said he has no expectations, and that he just wishes to enjoy his cricket and deliver for the team.

"I don't really think about expectations. I just want to go enjoy the game as I have come after a long break. Never been away from the game this long. I am coming back to enjoy as I love this game," Bumrah said.

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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.

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. The right-arm fast bowler will play his first international game since September last year when he leads the new-look Indian Team in the 1st of the three T20Is in Dublin, Ireland, on Friday. With all eyes on the returning pair of Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna, both of whom suffered severe back injuries and even underwent surgeries earlier, India will aim to make the most of this chance as they gear up for two multi-team events in Asia Cup and the home World Cup, starting October 5. Though Bumrah’s comeback has brought a sense of jubilation among Indian cricket fans, there are a few thoughts that keep those fans worried at the same time. What if Bumrah doesn’t click the way he used to? What happens to the bowling lineup if he fails to find his rhythm and breaks down given the packed schedule? ALSO READ: CWC'23: Dropping Brook is unfortunate but who else would’ve made way for talismanic Stokes, asks Atherton Answering all the questions ahead of the 1st T20I against Ireland, Bumrah said he kept his eyes and ears open during his recovery period and revealed even during his rehab, he doesn’t use to train for the T20Is, but for the mega event in World Cup. "We were mindful of the fact there is no Test cricket till the ODI World Cup. In my rehab as well, I was not preparing for a T20 game. I was always preparing for the World Cup competition," Bumrah said in a pre-match presser on Thursday. Considering India will not play any Tests till December 2023, Bumrah worked on his recovery accordingly. He said he was bowling 10-15 overs during the rehab to feel okay while returning to the 50-over format. "I have been bowling 10, 12 and even 15 overs. So, I have bowled more overs, that way it becomes easier when less bowling is required. We kept that in mind that we are preparing for one-day competition and not a four-over competition. I have lots of overs under my belt. You have to keep working your way up. From where you left, you are are little down and you keep working your way up," he added. ‘I am returning without expectations’ Though the whole of India was hoping for Bumrah to return in time for the World Cup 2023, the seamer himself said he has no expectations, and that he just wishes to enjoy his cricket and deliver for the team. "I don't really think about expectations. I just want to go enjoy the game as I have come after a long break. Never been away from the game this long. I am coming back to enjoy as I love this game," Bumrah said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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

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.

The second T20I got underway after Ireland&nbsp;elected to bowl&nbsp;first after winning the toss. Going in with an unchanged XI for this game, the Indian openers got off to a flying start.&nbsp;

Young Yashasvi Jaiswal got out in the fourth over, while Tilak Varma failed to get going in the second straight match, getting out on one.

Ruturaj Gaikwad and keeper-batter Sanju Samson got them back on track. The pair upped the ante after the Powerplay, with Sanju being the aggressor, hitting a 26-ball 40, including one six and five fours. Ruturaj completed his fifty soon after but got out to seamer Barry McCarthy on a well-made 58.

Coming onto bat for the first time in international cricket, Rinku Singh took his time before opening his arms during the fag end of the innings. Alongside returning Shivam Dube, Rinku hit a few sixes in the penultimate over, as he scored 38 from 21 balls, with three sixes and two fours to his name.

India, after 20 overs, scored 185 for five.

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All eyes were again on Captain Jasprit Bumrah, who, upon his return to international after 11 months, picked two wickets in his first over in the previous game. Though he didn’t strike this time, lanky Prasidh Krishna did the honours, picking two wickets in his first over.

Leggie Ravi Bishnoi bowled Harry Tector on seven, reducing Ireland to 126 for six inside the Powerplay. Opener Andrew Balbirnie stood tall, smashing bowlers to all parts of the ground.&nbsp;

When it looked like he and Curtis Campher could guide the home team to a famous win this time, Bishnoi returned to dismiss Campher on 18.

Another partnership between Balbirnie and all-rounder Dockrell kept Ireland in the game, but that couldn’t flourish either, as a mix-up saw the end of Dockrell on 13.

Left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh picked the big wicket in Balbirnie on 72, while Bumrah picked McCarthy to further dent the home side’s chances of winning.

The Indian captain completed the formalities by picking up two wickets and helped his team win the match by 33 runs.

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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.

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. The second T20I got underway after Ireland elected to bowl first after winning the toss. Going in with an unchanged XI for this game, the Indian openers got off to a flying start. Young Yashasvi Jaiswal got out in the fourth over, while Tilak Varma failed to get going in the second straight match, getting out on one. Ruturaj Gaikwad and keeper-batter Sanju Samson got them back on track. The pair upped the ante after the Powerplay, with Sanju being the aggressor, hitting a 26-ball 40, including one six and five fours. Ruturaj completed his fifty soon after but got out to seamer Barry McCarthy on a well-made 58. Coming onto bat for the first time in international cricket, Rinku Singh took his time before opening his arms during the fag end of the innings. Alongside returning Shivam Dube, Rinku hit a few sixes in the penultimate over, as he scored 38 from 21 balls, with three sixes and two fours to his name. India, after 20 overs, scored 185 for five. ALSO READ: I just said what happened on the field, I don’t regret my words: Harmanpreet Kaur on Dhaka ODI incident All eyes were again on Captain Jasprit Bumrah, who, upon his return to international after 11 months, picked two wickets in his first over in the previous game. Though he didn’t strike this time, lanky Prasidh Krishna did the honours, picking two wickets in his first over. Leggie Ravi Bishnoi bowled Harry Tector on seven, reducing Ireland to 126 for six inside the Powerplay. Opener Andrew Balbirnie stood tall, smashing bowlers to all parts of the ground. When it looked like he and Curtis Campher could guide the home team to a famous win this time, Bishnoi returned to dismiss Campher on 18. Another partnership between Balbirnie and all-rounder Dockrell kept Ireland in the game, but that couldn’t flourish either, as a mix-up saw the end of Dockrell on 13. Left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh picked the big wicket in Balbirnie on 72, while Bumrah picked McCarthy to further dent the home side’s chances of winning. The Indian captain completed the formalities by picking up two wickets and helped his team win the match by 33 runs. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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

On Sunday evening (August 20), Jasprit Bumrah-led India beat Ireland by 33 runs in the second and penultimate T20I to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Ruturaj Gaikwad (43-ball 58), Sanju Samson (26-bal 40) and Player-of-the-Match Rinku Singh (21-ball 38) were the stars for India with the bat as visitors posted a competitive 185 for 5. Later, Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi took two wickets each to restrict the Irish camp for 152 for 8

After the game, former Indian batter Abhishek Nayar heaped praise on opener Ruturaj after he played a mature knock (58) to revive India's innings after they were 34 for 2 inside the powerplays. "It was a mature knock. It was very Ruturaj Gaikwad. Normally in T20 cricket, from that position, he tends to get bigger eighties and he converts that into a hundred. The way he batted, there was controlled aggression,” said Nayar while speaking to Jio Cinema.

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Nayar added, "He is trying to find his way in international cricket. So it's always good to get a fifty for India and you are going to always go stronger and stronger. We all know the potential he has. We all know the talent and his ability to convert scores."

Ruturaj, who is also the vice-captain for the Ireland tour, will look to come up with another knock in the series finale, which will be held at the same venue -- i.e. at&nbsp;&nbsp;The Village, Dublin -- on Wednesday (August 23).&nbsp;

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On Sunday evening (August 20), Jasprit Bumrah-led India beat Ireland by 33 runs in the second and penultimate T20I to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

On Sunday evening (August 20), Jasprit Bumrah-led India beat Ireland by 33 runs in the second and penultimate T20I to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Ruturaj Gaikwad (43-ball 58), Sanju Samson (26-bal 40) and Player-of-the-Match Rinku Singh (21-ball 38) were the stars for India with the bat as visitors posted a competitive 185 for 5. Later, Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi took two wickets each to restrict the Irish camp for 152 for 8 After the game, former Indian batter Abhishek Nayar heaped praise on opener Ruturaj after he played a mature knock (58) to revive India's innings after they were 34 for 2 inside the powerplays. "It was a mature knock. It was very Ruturaj Gaikwad. Normally in T20 cricket, from that position, he tends to get bigger eighties and he converts that into a hundred. The way he batted, there was controlled aggression,” said Nayar while speaking to Jio Cinema. Also read: 'A left-hander looks very promising': Ajit Agarkar on Tilak Varma's inclusion in India's Asia Cup squad Nayar added, "He is trying to find his way in international cricket. So it's always good to get a fifty for India and you are going to always go stronger and stronger. We all know the potential he has. We all know the talent and his ability to convert scores." Ruturaj, who is also the vice-captain for the Ireland tour, will look to come up with another knock in the series finale, which will be held at the same venue -- i.e. at The Village, Dublin -- on Wednesday (August 23). WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Very mature knock' - Former India batter hails Ruturaj Gaikwad after impressive 58 vs Ireland in 2nd T20I

2023 is a 50-over World Cup year, and India – the best team in world cricket for some time now, will host the mega event for the second time – the first time since 2011, when MS Dhoni led his side to victory. What led the Men in Blue to lift the trophy after 28 years? Team performance. Batters, bowlers, fielders – everyone putting ahead their team spirit&nbsp;and delivering on the biggest stage.

Twelve years later, Rohit Sharma’s Indian team has the same aim to accomplish, but going by the recent records, especially in the ICC tournaments since 2013 – it is clear that India, despite starting as favourites for the nth time, still has many flaws to iron out.

So, what’s that one area the team management, the captain, and even fans are worried about? Batting? No, India has enough masterclass. The lower-order? Again no - thanks to the rise of Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja as batters, the Indian team has checked that box too. So, that leaves the Indian team with the bowling department.

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Yes, you guessed it right! It is where the Indian team is vulnerable. Plus, the absence of ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah makes it worse.

So, what’s this curious case of Jasprit Bumrah and his injuries? 

The premier seamer is out of action since September last year. After playing against Australia in the home T20Is – just ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia, Bumrah injured his back, and much to everyone’s disappointment in the dressing room, and outside of it too, he got ruled out for an indefinite period.

Earlier, he also missed the 2022 Asia Cup in Dubai, and ironically, India failed to win both tournaments. More so, during the T20 World Cup, in the semis against England, India lost the match by 10 wickets.

Following that, India toured Bangladesh, and hosted Sri Lanka&nbsp;and New Zealand for short white-ball series, before playing Australia in the home 2023 Border-Gavaskar series; and in all of those series, Bumrah was out of contention for selection. His injury also caused him to miss the 2023 IPL for Mumbai Indians.

As things stand, Bumrah underwent back surgery in New Zealand and is currently completing his rehab at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Considering his sensitive back issue, neither the staff at NCA, the board nor the team management will rush him into playing competitive cricket.

It leaves us with the thought:&nbsp;would Bumrah be able to make it in time for the 50-over World Cup?

In the best-case scenario, he probably will; however, in the worst case, he just won’t, and if he doesn’t, how is the Indian team going to fare without him?

In all practicality, the Indian team must start chalking out players and plans, as a contingency measure, if an untimely injury rules Bumrah out of the 2023 World Cup.

To begin with, what are the options? The new ball bowlers aren’t there in abundance, and even if there are a few, some are nursing injuries, or some are out of form.

Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj are two outright seamers India will go ahead with in the 2023 World Cup. Arshdeep Singh, the young left-arm seamer, who collected praises for his superb show in the T20 World Cup last year, could also get a nod, while the management might look into injury-hit Deepak Chahar as well.

In another scenario, if somehow experienced Bhuvneshwar Kumar remains fit and finds form to push his case for selection, he wouldn’t be a bad option either.

Meanwhile, as the third seamer, Kashmir-express Umran Malik is the front-runner to bag that spot. The others who could also fight for that particular place in the team are Prasidh Krishna, who is also out due to an injury, Avesh Khan, someone who has impressed with his wicket-taking ability and not to forget the bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur. With so many options under their belt, the team management mustn’t find it hard to pick the best bowling unit for the World Cup, barring Jasprit Bumrah.

Although none can match Bumrah’s level or what he brings to the table – especially his ability to bowl Yorkers consistently, add some lovely in-swingers to that; trying to groom someone else to do at least half of what he does might benefit India in the longer run.

While the BCCI, the captain, the coach and everyone going to keep a keen eye on Bumrah’s health status, somewhere at the back of their minds, the thought of having their worst fears come true could prove troublesome.

For India to script history this time and bring the trophy home, they will want to put the best foot forward in each department and further hope that the tentative players slated for the World Cup are far away from any injury, especially Jasprit Bumrah.

2023 is a 50-over World Cup year, and India – the best team in world cricket for some time now, will host the mega event for the second time – the first time since 2011, when MS Dhoni led his side to victory.

2023 is a 50-over World Cup year, and India – the best team in world cricket for some time now, will host the mega event for the second time – the first time since 2011, when MS Dhoni led his side to victory. What led the Men in Blue to lift the trophy after 28 years? Team performance. Batters, bowlers, fielders – everyone putting ahead their team spirit and delivering on the biggest stage. Twelve years later, Rohit Sharma’s Indian team has the same aim to accomplish, but going by the recent records, especially in the ICC tournaments since 2013 – it is clear that India, despite starting as favourites for the nth time, still has many flaws to iron out. So, what’s that one area the team management, the captain, and even fans are worried about? Batting? No, India has enough masterclass. The lower-order? Again no - thanks to the rise of Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja as batters, the Indian team has checked that box too. So, that leaves the Indian team with the bowling department. ALSO READ: Explained: What future holds for Chennai Super Kings after Dhoni? Who will take forward his legacy? Yes, you guessed it right! It is where the Indian team is vulnerable. Plus, the absence of ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah makes it worse. So, what’s this curious case of Jasprit Bumrah and his injuries? The premier seamer is out of action since September last year. After playing against Australia in the home T20Is – just ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia, Bumrah injured his back, and much to everyone’s disappointment in the dressing room, and outside of it too, he got ruled out for an indefinite period. Earlier, he also missed the 2022 Asia Cup in Dubai, and ironically, India failed to win both tournaments. More so, during the T20 World Cup, in the semis against England, India lost the match by 10 wickets. Following that, India toured Bangladesh, and hosted Sri Lanka and New Zealand for short white-ball series, before playing Australia in the home 2023 Border-Gavaskar series; and in all of those series, Bumrah was out of contention for selection. His injury also caused him to miss the 2023 IPL for Mumbai Indians. As things stand, Bumrah underwent back surgery in New Zealand and is currently completing his rehab at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Considering his sensitive back issue, neither the staff at NCA, the board nor the team management will rush him into playing competitive cricket. It leaves us with the thought: would Bumrah be able to make it in time for the 50-over World Cup? In the best-case scenario, he probably will; however, in the worst case, he just won’t, and if he doesn’t, how is the Indian team going to fare without him? In all practicality, the Indian team must start chalking out players and plans, as a contingency measure, if an untimely injury rules Bumrah out of the 2023 World Cup. To begin with, what are the options? The new ball bowlers aren’t there in abundance, and even if there are a few, some are nursing injuries, or some are out of form. Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj are two outright seamers India will go ahead with in the 2023 World Cup. Arshdeep Singh, the young left-arm seamer, who collected praises for his superb show in the T20 World Cup last year, could also get a nod, while the management might look into injury-hit Deepak Chahar as well. In another scenario, if somehow experienced Bhuvneshwar Kumar remains fit and finds form to push his case for selection, he wouldn’t be a bad option either. Meanwhile, as the third seamer, Kashmir-express Umran Malik is the front-runner to bag that spot. The others who could also fight for that particular place in the team are Prasidh Krishna, who is also out due to an injury, Avesh Khan, someone who has impressed with his wicket-taking ability and not to forget the bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur. With so many options under their belt, the team management mustn’t find it hard to pick the best bowling unit for the World Cup, barring Jasprit Bumrah. Although none can match Bumrah’s level or what he brings to the table – especially his ability to bowl Yorkers consistently, add some lovely in-swingers to that; trying to groom someone else to do at least half of what he does might benefit India in the longer run. While the BCCI, the captain, the coach and everyone going to keep a keen eye on Bumrah’s health status, somewhere at the back of their minds, the thought of having their worst fears come true could prove troublesome. For India to script history this time and bring the trophy home, they will want to put the best foot forward in each department and further hope that the tentative players slated for the World Cup are far away from any injury, especially Jasprit Bumrah.

Explained – Why India should look beyond Jasprit Bumrah for 2023 World Cup

Ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah has been out of action since September last year after suffering a back injury. The right-hand fast bowler underwent surgery in March early this year and is said to have regained full fitness, raring to go as two major multi-team tournaments – Asia Cup 2023 and ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup&nbsp;–&nbsp;loom.

Meanwhile, India's World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev didn’t hold back while talking about star players missing countless on-field action&nbsp;due to injuries.

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Speaking with The Wire, the former all-rounder, without mincing his words, said if Bumrah returns as the pale shadow of himself as he has not played in over 11 months and fails to make it to the XI for the World Cup 2023 knockouts, then the team management wasted its time on him. Since India relies a lot on Bumrah, given what he brings to the table with both the old and new ball, his presence would make a world of difference to the team.

Kapil also talked about keeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who, since suffering severe injuries in a road accident late last year, hasn’t played any competitive cricket and is undergoing recovery. In his absence, India lost its second successive World Test Championship (WTC) Final, this time to Australia by 209 runs.

“What happened to Bumrah? He started working with so much belief, but if he’s not there (in the World Cup semi-final/final)… we wasted time on him. Rishabh Pant…such a great cricketer. Had he been there, our Test cricket would’ve been better,” Kapil told The Wire.

<h2>Kapil bashes players over lack of international commitment</h2>

Kapil also pointed out how the Indian Premier League has spoiled the cricketers' mindset. Referring to the crunch cricket calendar and how for almost ten months in a year players are occupied, injuries are bound to happen.

Kapil Dev insists instead of taking a break from international cricket due to injuries, cricketers must skip the IPL to protect themselves to remain available for the Indian Team.

“God is kind; it’s not as if I never got injured. But today, they are playing ten months in a year. Give a benefit of doubt to that, but everybody has to look after themselves. IPL is a great thing, but IPL can spoil you also... A little bit of injuries, you won’t play for India. You would take a break. I’m being very open about it,”

“If you have a small injury, you would play in IPL if it’s an important game. At this stage, the cricket board has to understand how much cricket they should play. That is the bottom line. If today, you have resources, money, but you don’t have three or five-year calendars, there’s something wrong with the cricket board there,” Kapil Dev added.

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Ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah has been out of action since September last year after suffering a back injury. The right-hand fast bowler underwent surgery in March early this year and is said to have regained full fitness, raring to go as two major multi-team tournaments – Asia Cup 2023 and ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup – loom.

Ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah has been out of action since September last year after suffering a back injury. The right-hand fast bowler underwent surgery in March early this year and is said to have regained full fitness, raring to go as two major multi-team tournaments – Asia Cup 2023 and ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup – loom. Meanwhile, India's World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev didn’t hold back while talking about star players missing countless on-field action due to injuries. ALSO READ: Ashes, 5th Test: 'Worn-out' Mark Wood fit to bowl on day five as England eye unlikely win Speaking with The Wire, the former all-rounder, without mincing his words, said if Bumrah returns as the pale shadow of himself as he has not played in over 11 months and fails to make it to the XI for the World Cup 2023 knockouts, then the team management wasted its time on him. Since India relies a lot on Bumrah, given what he brings to the table with both the old and new ball, his presence would make a world of difference to the team. Kapil also talked about keeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who, since suffering severe injuries in a road accident late last year, hasn’t played any competitive cricket and is undergoing recovery. In his absence, India lost its second successive World Test Championship (WTC) Final, this time to Australia by 209 runs. “What happened to Bumrah? He started working with so much belief, but if he’s not there (in the World Cup semi-final/final)… we wasted time on him. Rishabh Pant…such a great cricketer. Had he been there, our Test cricket would’ve been better,” Kapil told The Wire. Kapil bashes players over lack of international commitment Kapil also pointed out how the Indian Premier League has spoiled the cricketers' mindset. Referring to the crunch cricket calendar and how for almost ten months in a year players are occupied, injuries are bound to happen. Kapil Dev insists instead of taking a break from international cricket due to injuries, cricketers must skip the IPL to protect themselves to remain available for the Indian Team. “God is kind; it’s not as if I never got injured. But today, they are playing ten months in a year. Give a benefit of doubt to that, but everybody has to look after themselves. IPL is a great thing, but IPL can spoil you also... A little bit of injuries, you won’t play for India. You would take a break. I’m being very open about it,” “If you have a small injury, you would play in IPL if it’s an important game. At this stage, the cricket board has to understand how much cricket they should play. That is the bottom line. If today, you have resources, money, but you don’t have three or five-year calendars, there’s something wrong with the cricket board there,” Kapil Dev added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

If Bumrah doesn't play World Cup 2023 semis or final, we wasted time on him: Kapil Dev

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah made a long-awaited return to international cricket during the 1st T20I against Ireland on Friday, August 18. The pacer, who also led the side, played a pivotal role in India's 2-run win via Duckworth-Lewis System (DLS) as rain played spoilsport.

Bumrah bowled the very first over the match after Ireland were asked to bat first in Dublin and delivered a double-wicket over. The over set the tone for the rest of Ireland's innings as they managed just 139/7 in 20 overs. After the match, Bumrah spoke about how he felt about playing after so long and thanked the National Cricket Academy (NCA) staff for his recovery.

“(I) felt very good. So many sessions I did at the NCA and the practice games. Didn't feel like I missed out a lot or I'm doing something new so credit to the staff there,” Bumrah said.

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Asked if he felt any nerves during the game, the stand-in skipper replied 'no,' saying captaincy took his mind off his own performance.

“Very happy to be back and always good to contribute. [Any nerves?] Not really, when you're captaining you are thinking more about the whole team and not just your own performance,” said the 29-year-old pacer.

Speaking about the team's performance, Bumrah said he was happy that weather was helpful for the bowlers.

“Very happy that the weather was helpful for the bowlers. In every game you want more and you always search for a perfect game. Credit to them as well for keeping their nerves in a crisis,” added Bumrah.

Chasing 140, India managed to get off to a rollicking start and scored 47 in about six and a half overs for the loss of no wickets. The visitors, however, lost two wickets in two balls on the fourth and fifth ball of the seventh over before the rain stopped play.

India were ahead by two runs according to DLS at the time players went off and eventually won the game by the same margin to take 1-0 lead in the three-T20I series. 
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India pacer Jasprit Bumrah made a long-awaited return to international cricket during the 1st T20I against Ireland on Friday, August 18. The pacer, who also led the side, played a pivotal role in India's 2-run win via Duckworth-Lewis System (DLS) as rain played spoilsport. Bumrah bowled the very first over the match after Ireland were asked to bat first in Dublin and delivered a double-wicket over. The over set the tone for the rest of Ireland's innings as they managed just 139/7 in 20 overs. After the match, Bumrah spoke about how he felt about playing after so long and thanked the National Cricket Academy (NCA) staff for his recovery. “(I) felt very good. So many sessions I did at the NCA and the practice games. Didn't feel like I missed out a lot or I'm doing something new so credit to the staff there,” Bumrah said. Also Read: India win rain-affected curtain-raiser by 2 runs on DLS method; Bumrah shines on return Asked if he felt any nerves during the game, the stand-in skipper replied 'no,' saying captaincy took his mind off his own performance. “Very happy to be back and always good to contribute. [Any nerves?] Not really, when you're captaining you are thinking more about the whole team and not just your own performance,” said the 29-year-old pacer. Speaking about the team's performance, Bumrah said he was happy that weather was helpful for the bowlers. “Very happy that the weather was helpful for the bowlers. In every game you want more and you always search for a perfect game. Credit to them as well for keeping their nerves in a crisis,” added Bumrah. Chasing 140, India managed to get off to a rollicking start and scored 47 in about six and a half overs for the loss of no wickets. The visitors, however, lost two wickets in two balls on the fourth and fifth ball of the seventh over before the rain stopped play. India were ahead by two runs according to DLS at the time players went off and eventually won the game by the same margin to take 1-0 lead in the three-T20I series. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Credit to the...,' says Jasprit Bumrah for successful return to international cricket after 1st Ireland T20I

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. Per the latest reports, around 4 pm local time, showers are expected, with a period of rain forecast in the evening. The overall weather is said to remain breezy around game time.

With Bumrah set to don the captain’s hat upon his return to international cricket – becoming the 11th T20I captain for India, all eyes will be on him. Alongside him, another bowler who remained on the sidelines due to a similar back issue – Prasidh Krishna, is also expected to break into the XI.&nbsp;

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Both seamers, Bumrah (September 2022) and Prasidh (August 2022) were out of the scheme of things but upon attaining complete fitness, are back in the reckoning for a spot in India’s World Cup squad. Though Bumrah is certain of leading India’s pace-attack in the home WC (subject to fitness), Krishna will aim to impress the selectors with this limited chance in the Ireland series.

As the BCCI selectors are reported to be waiting till Sunday, August 20 before announcing the squad for the Asia Cup, which begins August 30 (co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka), Krishna has just one game in hand to press for his case in the side.

<h2>New faces eager for their turn</h2>

Not just these two bowlers, several other players in the team are also keen on impressing the selectors, with one including IPL hero Rinku Singh.

After hogging the limelight for his classy lower-order knocks in the latest edition of the IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders Rinku Singh is ready for the next chapter of his life.

The left-handed batter showed he has the mettle to deliver against the best of bowlers under pressure – something he also wishes to replicate at the top stage.&nbsp;

Besides him, young Yashasvi Jaiswal will open alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad, while there will be a toss-up between Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma for the keeper’s slot.&nbsp;

Though per the latest reports, Sanju's mediocre outings in the Caribbean could see him lose his ODI spot to KL Rahul for the Asia Cup and the World Cup 2023.&nbsp;The selectors might give him an extra chance to fight for a place in the T20I side for next year’s T20 World Cup.

<h3>Match Details –</h3>

Timing – The first of the three T20Is will begin at 7:30 PM IST

Venue – Dublin, Ireland

<h4>Here’s India’s predicted XI for the 1st T20I vs Ireland</h4>

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah (captain) and Prasidh Krishna

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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.

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. Per the latest reports, around 4 pm local time, showers are expected, with a period of rain forecast in the evening. The overall weather is said to remain breezy around game time. With Bumrah set to don the captain’s hat upon his return to international cricket – becoming the 11th T20I captain for India, all eyes will be on him. Alongside him, another bowler who remained on the sidelines due to a similar back issue – Prasidh Krishna, is also expected to break into the XI. ALSO READ: IRE vs IND 2023: Even during my rehab I was preparing for the World Cup: Jasprit Bumrah Both seamers, Bumrah (September 2022) and Prasidh (August 2022) were out of the scheme of things but upon attaining complete fitness, are back in the reckoning for a spot in India’s World Cup squad. Though Bumrah is certain of leading India’s pace-attack in the home WC (subject to fitness), Krishna will aim to impress the selectors with this limited chance in the Ireland series. As the BCCI selectors are reported to be waiting till Sunday, August 20 before announcing the squad for the Asia Cup, which begins August 30 (co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka), Krishna has just one game in hand to press for his case in the side. New faces eager for their turn Not just these two bowlers, several other players in the team are also keen on impressing the selectors, with one including IPL hero Rinku Singh. After hogging the limelight for his classy lower-order knocks in the latest edition of the IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders Rinku Singh is ready for the next chapter of his life. The left-handed batter showed he has the mettle to deliver against the best of bowlers under pressure – something he also wishes to replicate at the top stage. Besides him, young Yashasvi Jaiswal will open alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad, while there will be a toss-up between Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma for the keeper’s slot. Though per the latest reports, Sanju's mediocre outings in the Caribbean could see him lose his ODI spot to KL Rahul for the Asia Cup and the World Cup 2023. The selectors might give him an extra chance to fight for a place in the T20I side for next year’s T20 World Cup. Match Details – Timing – The first of the three T20Is will begin at 7:30 PM IST Venue – Dublin, Ireland Here’s India’s predicted XI for the 1st T20I vs Ireland Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah (captain) and Prasidh Krishna WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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

Jasprit Bumrah’s Team India started their Ireland tour on a high after they got the better of the opposition by two runs in a rain-curtailed contest in Dublin on Friday, August 18. The two-run win on the DLS method sees India take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series as they can now push for a series win in the next match. Skipper Bumrah had a memorable return to the international circuit as he scalped two wickets in the very first over.

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<h2>India draw first blood</h2>

Needing to chase 140 runs, India started brightly with Yashasvi Jaiswal (24) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (unbeaten 19) as they put an opening stand of 46 runs. Rain was always going to be a big factor in the contest as there was a yellow alert before the contest. India lost Jaiswal and Tilak Varma (0) in quick succession with rain coming down heavily. Interestingly, India were just two runs better than the par DLS score with the match eventually put to a halt in the same over.

After losing Jaiswal and Varma on the second and third ball respectively of the seventh over, the match was halted at 6.5 overs with India at 47/2. As a result, India were fortunate to have bagged the win as another loss of wicket would have handed Ireland the first blood.

<h2>What happened in Ireland’s innings?</h2>

Earlier, batting first Ireland had a miserable start as Bumrah struck twice in the first over to break the back of Ireland’s batting unit. The 29-year-old Bumrah justified his return to the squad as he got the better of Andrew Balbirnie on the second ball of the innings. Interestingly, the batter had scored a four on the first ball of the innings but was undone on the second ball as Bumrah castled him. The Indian skipper was not done yet as he then got the better of wicketkeeper Lorcan Tucker for a duck in the same over as India asserted their dominance in the contest.

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Ireland then lost&nbsp;more wickets as debutant Prasidh Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi scalped two wickets each. Arshdeep Singh also got a wicket before the hosts mounted a mini-comeback.

Despite being 31/5, Ireland managed to score 139/7 in 20 overs as Barry McCarthy’s 51 off 33 and Curtis Campher’s 39 off 33 helped the team reach the triple-figure mark. Mark Adair also contributed 16 runs to the Ireland total.

The two sides will next meet on Sunday, August 20 as India could seal the series with a win while Ireland will hope to level at 1-1. The final contest of the series will be played on Wednesday, August 23.

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Jasprit Bumrah’s Team India started their Ireland tour on a high after they got the better of the opposition by two runs in a rain-curtailed contest in Dublin on Friday, August 18. The two-run win on the DLS method sees India take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series as they can now push for a series win in the next match. Skipper Bumrah had a memorable return to the international circuit as he scalped two wickets in the very first over. The two captains shake hands as the play is called off due to incessant rains.#TeamIndia win by 2 runs on DLS. Scorecard - https://t.co/G3HhbHPCuI…… #IREvIND pic.twitter.com/2v5isktP08 — BCCI (@BCCI) August 18, 2023 × India draw first blood Needing to chase 140 runs, India started brightly with Yashasvi Jaiswal (24) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (unbeaten 19) as they put an opening stand of 46 runs. Rain was always going to be a big factor in the contest as there was a yellow alert before the contest. India lost Jaiswal and Tilak Varma (0) in quick succession with rain coming down heavily. Interestingly, India were just two runs better than the par DLS score with the match eventually put to a halt in the same over. After losing Jaiswal and Varma on the second and third ball respectively of the seventh over, the match was halted at 6.5 overs with India at 47/2. As a result, India were fortunate to have bagged the win as another loss of wicket would have handed Ireland the first blood. What happened in Ireland’s innings? Earlier, batting first Ireland had a miserable start as Bumrah struck twice in the first over to break the back of Ireland’s batting unit. The 29-year-old Bumrah justified his return to the squad as he got the better of Andrew Balbirnie on the second ball of the innings. Interestingly, the batter had scored a four on the first ball of the innings but was undone on the second ball as Bumrah castled him. The Indian skipper was not done yet as he then got the better of wicketkeeper Lorcan Tucker for a duck in the same over as India asserted their dominance in the contest. ALSO READ | No Sanju Samson and Shreyas Iyer! Harbhajan Singh names his India squad for Asia Cup 2023 Ireland then lost more wickets as debutant Prasidh Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi scalped two wickets each. Arshdeep Singh also got a wicket before the hosts mounted a mini-comeback. Despite being 31/5, Ireland managed to score 139/7 in 20 overs as Barry McCarthy’s 51 off 33 and Curtis Campher’s 39 off 33 helped the team reach the triple-figure mark. Mark Adair also contributed 16 runs to the Ireland total. The two sides will next meet on Sunday, August 20 as India could seal the series with a win while Ireland will hope to level at 1-1. The final contest of the series will be played on Wednesday, August 23. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IND vs IRE: India win rain-affected curtain-raiser by 2 runs on DLS method; Bumrah shines on return

India’s ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah has returned to the international circuit with a bang as he scalped two wickets in the opening over of the T20I contest against Ireland. Playing against Ireland in first T20I on Friday, August 18 Bumrah showed his class as he got the better of Andrew Balbirnie (4) and Lorcan Tucker (0). Bumrah is returning to the international circuit after 11 months having missed the majority of the action due to a back injury.

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<h2>Bumrah strikes on return</h2>

Having decided to bowl first, 29-year-old Bumrah justified his return to the squad after he got the better of Balbirnie on the second ball of the innings. Interestingly, the batter had scored a four on the first ball of the innings but was undone on the second ball as Bumrah castled him. The Indian skipper was not done there as he would later get the better of wicketkeeper Tucker for a duck as India asserted their dominance in the contest.

Bumrah is returning to the international circuit after 11 months having missed the period with a back injury. He had to spend time in rehabilitation after he underwent a&nbsp;back surgery in New Zealand. His return to the Indian team is a big boost for the nation as they prepare for the upcoming Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup.

He missed the 2022 edition of the T20 World Cup and did not participate in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL). However, the signs are now encouraging for the Indian side as they are in the final stage of their preparations for the World Cup.

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<h2>Rinku Singh, Prasidh Krishna handed debuts</h2>

The Indian team handed debuts to Rinku Singh and Prasidh Krishna ahead of the first T20I against Ireland. Both the players have exploded at the domestic circuit and in the IPL for which they were rewarded. They both were presented their first caps by skipper Bumrah. Rinku is also included in the Asian Games squad of the Indian men’s team that will compete in Hangzhou in China. The Asian Games are set to take place in September 2023 with India expected to win the gold medal.

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India’s ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah has returned to the international circuit with a bang as he scalped two wickets in the opening over of the T20I contest against Ireland. Playing against Ireland in first T20I on Friday, August 18 Bumrah showed his class as he got the better of Andrew Balbirnie (4) and Lorcan Tucker (0). Bumrah is returning to the international circuit after 11 months having missed the majority of the action due to a back injury. Jasprit Bumrah is back....!!!! India cricket is back, Indian cricket fans are happy. A champion in this generation. pic.twitter.com/0oOlGlSevl — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 18, 2023 × Bumrah strikes on return Having decided to bowl first, 29-year-old Bumrah justified his return to the squad after he got the better of Balbirnie on the second ball of the innings. Interestingly, the batter had scored a four on the first ball of the innings but was undone on the second ball as Bumrah castled him. The Indian skipper was not done there as he would later get the better of wicketkeeper Tucker for a duck as India asserted their dominance in the contest. Bumrah is returning to the international circuit after 11 months having missed the period with a back injury. He had to spend time in rehabilitation after he underwent a back surgery in New Zealand. His return to the Indian team is a big boost for the nation as they prepare for the upcoming Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup. He missed the 2022 edition of the T20 World Cup and did not participate in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL). However, the signs are now encouraging for the Indian side as they are in the final stage of their preparations for the World Cup. ALSO READ | No Sanju Samson and Shreyas Iyer! Harbhajan Singh names his India squad for Asia Cup 2023 Rinku Singh, Prasidh Krishna handed debuts The Indian team handed debuts to Rinku Singh and Prasidh Krishna ahead of the first T20I against Ireland. Both the players have exploded at the domestic circuit and in the IPL for which they were rewarded. They both were presented their first caps by skipper Bumrah. Rinku is also included in the Asian Games squad of the Indian men’s team that will compete in Hangzhou in China. The Asian Games are set to take place in September 2023 with India expected to win the gold medal. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Jasprit Bumrah returns: Major competitions missed by India pacer since mid-2022

Jasprit Bumrah is set to return to international cricket after a long layoff due to a back injury. He last represented India in September 2022 and went on to miss the T20 World Cup 2022, tour of Bangladesh, home Tests versus Australia, IPL 2023, the WTC final and entire tour of West Indies. Bumrah's return is a huge sigh of relief for Rohit Sharma-Rahul Dravid-led Indian team ahead of the Asia Cup and ODI World Cup at home, in October-November.&nbsp;

Bumrah's bowling will not only be closely monitored, but the Ireland T20Is also presents him a chance to showcase his leadership skills in the shortest format. It is to be noted that the ace pacer led India in the rescheduled fifth and final Test versus England, in Edgbaston, Birmingham, last year (where India lost by seven wickets in defence of 378). While some believe Bumrah should not have been given the added responsibility of leading the side, despite him being the most experienced, in his comeback series, former Indian stumper Saba Karim believes it is the right call.&nbsp;

As quoted by PTI, the former selector said, "The team management and selectors would be more concerned about Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness levels and match fitness. This (series) is a T20 format and it (captaincy) won’t add more burden on him. It will only help him to understand his body better. They (India) are playing three T20 games, he can play at different phases."

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India will open the three-match T20I series versus Ireland on Friday evening (August 18) in Dublin. The 29-year-old Bumrah will be looking forward to a good run, both as bowler and captain of the side.&nbsp;

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Jasprit Bumrah is set to return to international cricket after a long layoff due to a back injury. He last represented India in September 2022 and went on to miss the T20 World Cup 2022, tour of Bangladesh, home Tests versus Australia, IPL 2023, the WTC final and entire tour of West Indies.

Jasprit Bumrah is set to return to international cricket after a long layoff due to a back injury. He last represented India in September 2022 and went on to miss the T20 World Cup 2022, tour of Bangladesh, home Tests versus Australia, IPL 2023, the WTC final and entire tour of West Indies. Bumrah's return is a huge sigh of relief for Rohit Sharma-Rahul Dravid-led Indian team ahead of the Asia Cup and ODI World Cup at home, in October-November. Bumrah's bowling will not only be closely monitored, but the Ireland T20Is also presents him a chance to showcase his leadership skills in the shortest format. It is to be noted that the ace pacer led India in the rescheduled fifth and final Test versus England, in Edgbaston, Birmingham, last year (where India lost by seven wickets in defence of 378). While some believe Bumrah should not have been given the added responsibility of leading the side, despite him being the most experienced, in his comeback series, former Indian stumper Saba Karim believes it is the right call. As quoted by PTI, the former selector said, "The team management and selectors would be more concerned about Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness levels and match fitness. This (series) is a T20 format and it (captaincy) won’t add more burden on him. It will only help him to understand his body better. They (India) are playing three T20 games, he can play at different phases." Also read: Yellow alert for rain in Dublin could spoil Bumrah's comeback as India gear for Ireland T20Is India will open the three-match T20I series versus Ireland on Friday evening (August 18) in Dublin. The 29-year-old Bumrah will be looking forward to a good run, both as bowler and captain of the side. India squad for Ireland T20Is: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah(c), Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Jitesh Sharma, Prasidh Krishna, Shahbaz Ahmed WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee will pick the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 on August 20, Sunday. The six-team tournament, co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, will see its opener getting played at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan&nbsp;on August 30 (between Pakistan and Nepal). While the onus would remain on returning Jasprit Bumrah and fit-again KL Rahul, latest reports suggest Sanju Samson could get dropped from the 15-member squad.

The right-handed keeper-batter, who endured a mediocre run in the white-ball series against the West Indies, scoring nine and 51 in two ODIs and 12, 7 and 13 in the three T20I matches, is said to have wasted his golden chance of fighting for a spot in the XI for Asia Cup and World Cup 2023. Besides these numbers, his manner of getting out concerned the selectors more.

As per a report in the Times of India (TOI), the selectors are ready to overlook Samson for the two upcoming mega events, as KL Rahul is reported to have regained full fitness and is ready to bag his long-lost number five spot (as a keeper-batter) in the ODI side. Even with Ishan Kishan around, Indian Team and selectors are comfortable with that one spot.&nbsp;

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"Right now, the selectors are likely to only pick the Asia Cup team. The World Cup squad will mostly be picked later," a source close to the information told TOI.&nbsp;

When detailed about why there is a delay in the squad announcement, the source said because the status of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer remains unclear, the selection committee is waiting for them to play a practice match so they can take a call on the final 15.&nbsp;

Though Rahul will get picked, Iyer is said to be away from attaining full fitness.&nbsp;

"Rahul is by and large fit and is 'keeping wickets too, while Shreyas Iyer (operated for a back injury) is still not 100%. Both have taken part in match simulations at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore and will play a practice match soon. The fitness of the players who are back from the West Indies tour will also be assessed by the team and NCA's physios. Hence the delay in naming the team," the source said.&nbsp;

<h2>‘Eyes on Prasidh Krishna’</h2>

With seamer Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna back in the India squad for the Ireland T20Is after a lengthy injury layoff, the source said selectors are keen on keeping an eye on their performances.&nbsp;

With Mohammed Siraj and Shami set to retain their places in the 15-man squad, the addition of Krishna will add a new dimension to their line-up.

"Prasidh can generate pace and bounce and will give a new dimension to our pace attack. Before they pick the team for the Asia Cup, it will be nice if the selectors get to watch both Bumrah and Prasidh bowl in the opening T20I against Ireland on August 18," the source added.

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Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee will pick the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 on August 20, Sunday. The six-team tournament, co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, will see its opener getting played at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on August 30 (between Pakistan and Nepal).

Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee will pick the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 on August 20, Sunday. The six-team tournament, co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, will see its opener getting played at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on August 30 (between Pakistan and Nepal). While the onus would remain on returning Jasprit Bumrah and fit-again KL Rahul, latest reports suggest Sanju Samson could get dropped from the 15-member squad. The right-handed keeper-batter, who endured a mediocre run in the white-ball series against the West Indies, scoring nine and 51 in two ODIs and 12, 7 and 13 in the three T20I matches, is said to have wasted his golden chance of fighting for a spot in the XI for Asia Cup and World Cup 2023. Besides these numbers, his manner of getting out concerned the selectors more. As per a report in the Times of India (TOI), the selectors are ready to overlook Samson for the two upcoming mega events, as KL Rahul is reported to have regained full fitness and is ready to bag his long-lost number five spot (as a keeper-batter) in the ODI side. Even with Ishan Kishan around, Indian Team and selectors are comfortable with that one spot. ALSO READ: L Balaji urges returning Bumrah, P Krishna to ‘listen to their bodies’ as India gear up for packed winter "Right now, the selectors are likely to only pick the Asia Cup team. The World Cup squad will mostly be picked later," a source close to the information told TOI. When detailed about why there is a delay in the squad announcement, the source said because the status of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer remains unclear, the selection committee is waiting for them to play a practice match so they can take a call on the final 15. Though Rahul will get picked, Iyer is said to be away from attaining full fitness. "Rahul is by and large fit and is 'keeping wickets too, while Shreyas Iyer (operated for a back injury) is still not 100%. Both have taken part in match simulations at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore and will play a practice match soon. The fitness of the players who are back from the West Indies tour will also be assessed by the team and NCA's physios. Hence the delay in naming the team," the source said. ‘Eyes on Prasidh Krishna’ With seamer Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna back in the India squad for the Ireland T20Is after a lengthy injury layoff, the source said selectors are keen on keeping an eye on their performances. With Mohammed Siraj and Shami set to retain their places in the 15-man squad, the addition of Krishna will add a new dimension to their line-up. "Prasidh can generate pace and bounce and will give a new dimension to our pace attack. Before they pick the team for the Asia Cup, it will be nice if the selectors get to watch both Bumrah and Prasidh bowl in the opening T20I against Ireland on August 18," the source added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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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).

Upon attaining complete fitness, Bumrah and Krishna are back in reckoning. Lakshmipathy Balaji, the former India seamer, feels both the seamers must first listen to their bodies to sustain at the top level, given the packed calendar.

As Bumrah gears up for his maiden stint as T20I captain (for the Ireland T20Is), Balaji said he must not rush into putting too much effort and should take it game by game.

Although in the latest video posted by BCCI on its social media handles, Bumrah is seen bowling fast, Balaji opines if he wants to make it to the World Cup XI, Bumrah must be careful with his game plan.

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Having already missed a lot of action since September last year&nbsp;when he got ruled out of cricket for an indefinite period due to a reoccurring back injury, Bumrah must look into his training and try and get more match practice as possible to be ready for the bigger challenge.

Speaking with IANS, former seamer Balaji said,&nbsp;"With the full fitness already being reached, I am sure that the build-up to the bowling workload at the NCA after surgery would have already given them a lot of confidence and body conditioning. So, it is about match rhythm now, and you need to be 100% sure about how you go about match day, post-match recovery and following day how your training is.”&nbsp;

<h2>‘Important to listen to body demands’</h2>

Balaji, who also suffered the same fate during his career that saw his game time cut down due to similar back issues, said he listened to his body and that worked in his favour.

Speaking on how Bumrah and Krishna must take care of their bodies going forward, Balaji said both must follow the same path and listen to the demands of their bodies.

"Both of them have played a lot of cricket, and aren't young anymore in international cricket. So, they know how their body reacts. I had my own routines when I had the surgery and then came back to cricket. I really invested and listened to the body more closely than before, according to the demands."

"Personally, after undergoing surgery, it's very important to listen to your body and its demands on a particular day. Plus, one has to ramp up their fitness levels to meet the demand of international cricket. Psychologically, you will have a lot of doubts, like when you are resuming your bowling action and how the body will react. So, they will have to progress very, very cautiously over a period of time," he added.

Both seamers are likely to play all three games in Ireland as they eye spots in India’s Asia Cup and World Cup squads.

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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).

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). Upon attaining complete fitness, Bumrah and Krishna are back in reckoning. Lakshmipathy Balaji, the former India seamer, feels both the seamers must first listen to their bodies to sustain at the top level, given the packed calendar. As Bumrah gears up for his maiden stint as T20I captain (for the Ireland T20Is), Balaji said he must not rush into putting too much effort and should take it game by game. Although in the latest video posted by BCCI on its social media handles, Bumrah is seen bowling fast, Balaji opines if he wants to make it to the World Cup XI, Bumrah must be careful with his game plan. The moment we have all been waiting for. @Jaspritbumrah93 like we have always known him. 🔥🔥 #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/uyIzm2lcI9 — BCCI (@BCCI) August 16, 2023 × ALSO READ: Jay Shah held two-hour long meeting with Rahul Dravid in Miami ahead of USA leg against West Indies Having already missed a lot of action since September last year when he got ruled out of cricket for an indefinite period due to a reoccurring back injury, Bumrah must look into his training and try and get more match practice as possible to be ready for the bigger challenge. Speaking with IANS, former seamer Balaji said, "With the full fitness already being reached, I am sure that the build-up to the bowling workload at the NCA after surgery would have already given them a lot of confidence and body conditioning. So, it is about match rhythm now, and you need to be 100% sure about how you go about match day, post-match recovery and following day how your training is.” ‘Important to listen to body demands’ Balaji, who also suffered the same fate during his career that saw his game time cut down due to similar back issues, said he listened to his body and that worked in his favour. Speaking on how Bumrah and Krishna must take care of their bodies going forward, Balaji said both must follow the same path and listen to the demands of their bodies. "Both of them have played a lot of cricket, and aren't young anymore in international cricket. So, they know how their body reacts. I had my own routines when I had the surgery and then came back to cricket. I really invested and listened to the body more closely than before, according to the demands." "Personally, after undergoing surgery, it's very important to listen to your body and its demands on a particular day. Plus, one has to ramp up their fitness levels to meet the demand of international cricket. Psychologically, you will have a lot of doubts, like when you are resuming your bowling action and how the body will react. So, they will have to progress very, very cautiously over a period of time," he added. Both seamers are likely to play all three games in Ireland as they eye spots in India’s Asia Cup and World Cup squads. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Former India player Robin Uthappa has backed Jasprit Bumrah to succeed in the captain’s role as he prepares to lead the Men in Blue against Ireland in a three-match T20I series. Bumrah, out of action since last year, will be preparing to get match fit for the upcoming Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup as he makes his way to Ireland. The veteran star will have an important couple of months as he proves his fitness for the World Cup in India while also leading the side in Ireland.

<h2>Uthappa backs Bumrah for captaincy</h2>

"I think it's interesting. He has got leadership skills and he could go on to become our Test captain, too, because he is a pretty shrewd strategist as well. But, he has got the opportunity to do that here apart from making a comeback. It will be interesting to see how he'll go about it," Uthappa said on Bumrah’s stint as captain.

Bumrah has not played for India since September 2022 when he last donned the blue jersey in Hyderabad against Australia. Interestingly, since his last outing for the nation, the Indian team has struggled to find a perfect replacement for him. He has a proud record for the national team in the shortest format having scalped 70 wickets in 60 matches.

"I expect Bumrah to go injury-free this series and stay completely healthy. I think that's what every Indian supporter would want from him. He should just feel like himself again and that would augur really well for the Indian team," Uthappa added.

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<h2>Bumrah’s last captaincy stint</h2>

The Ireland series won’t be the first time Bumrah leads the Indian side.&nbsp;He was India’s captain for the final Test match against England last year at Edgbaston after Rohit Sharma was ruled out due to COVID-19. Bumrah’s side lost the Edgbaston Test but gave him a good learning experience. He will be eager to lead the Indian team to glory having overcome a back injury. He was in New Zealand earlier in the year to have surgery and is hopeful of a successful return to the international circuit.

The three-match T20I series against Ireland will start on Friday, August 18, and will last till Wednesday as the rest of the senior players prepare for the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka.

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Former India player Robin Uthappa has backed Jasprit Bumrah to succeed in the captain’s role as he prepares to lead the Men in Blue against Ireland in a three-match T20I series.

Former India player Robin Uthappa has backed Jasprit Bumrah to succeed in the captain’s role as he prepares to lead the Men in Blue against Ireland in a three-match T20I series. Bumrah, out of action since last year, will be preparing to get match fit for the upcoming Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup as he makes his way to Ireland. The veteran star will have an important couple of months as he proves his fitness for the World Cup in India while also leading the side in Ireland. Uthappa backs Bumrah for captaincy "I think it's interesting. He has got leadership skills and he could go on to become our Test captain, too, because he is a pretty shrewd strategist as well. But, he has got the opportunity to do that here apart from making a comeback. It will be interesting to see how he'll go about it," Uthappa said on Bumrah’s stint as captain. Bumrah has not played for India since September 2022 when he last donned the blue jersey in Hyderabad against Australia. Interestingly, since his last outing for the nation, the Indian team has struggled to find a perfect replacement for him. He has a proud record for the national team in the shortest format having scalped 70 wickets in 60 matches. "I expect Bumrah to go injury-free this series and stay completely healthy. I think that's what every Indian supporter would want from him. He should just feel like himself again and that would augur really well for the Indian team," Uthappa added. ALSO READ | US Open 2023: Caroline Wozniacki, John Isner handed wildcards; Venus Williams to make record 24th appearance Bumrah’s last captaincy stint The Ireland series won’t be the first time Bumrah leads the Indian side. He was India’s captain for the final Test match against England last year at Edgbaston after Rohit Sharma was ruled out due to COVID-19. Bumrah’s side lost the Edgbaston Test but gave him a good learning experience. He will be eager to lead the Indian team to glory having overcome a back injury. He was in New Zealand earlier in the year to have surgery and is hopeful of a successful return to the international circuit. The three-match T20I series against Ireland will start on Friday, August 18, and will last till Wednesday as the rest of the senior players prepare for the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The India cricket team under Jasprit Bumrah is set to be without VVS Laxman for the upcoming Ireland tour as the preparations get ready for the final stage. The latest report on Friday, August 11 confirmed the plans of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), this despite the absence of the first-team coaching staff of Rahul Dravid, who has been rested for the tour. The Indian team will play a three-match T20I series against the Green Army before the commitments for the Asia Cup begin.

<h2>No Laxman for the Ireland tour?</h2>

According to a report by Cricbuzz, India have opted not to include the National Cricket Academy (NCA) chairman Laxman, who was also with the national side when they faced Ireland in 2022. The BCCI expected the former batter to accompany the team for the series, but have now opted to change the plans. As things stand, Sitanshu Kotak and Sairaj Bahutule will be part of the support staff that will travel to Ireland.

Dravid and other first-team coaching staff including Paras Mhambrey will take a break before they join the national side for the Asia Cup which is scheduled to start at the end of the month in Sri Lanka for India. The coaching staff will leave for India immediately after the current leg of the West Indies tour is over. The entire team is in the US for the final two T20Is against West Indies where India trail by 1-2.

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Players part of both the West Indies and Ireland series will directly leave from Miami to Dublin while other lot consisting of stand-in skipper Bumrah will travel from Mumbai. The Bumrah-led camp is expected to leave on Tuesday, August 15 before they start training for the series.

The management on the other hand has a different headache in the form of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer’s fitness concern. The duo is expected to be fit for the ODI World Cup but are facing a race against time for the Asia Cup 2023. The BCCI is awaiting the fitness report of the duo before they take any decision on India’s final squad for the Asia Cup.

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The India cricket team under Jasprit Bumrah is set to be without VVS Laxman for the upcoming Ireland tour as the preparations get ready for the final stage. The latest report on Friday, August 11 confirmed the plans of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), this despite the absence of the first-team coaching staff of Rahul Dravid, who has been rested for the tour.

The India cricket team under Jasprit Bumrah is set to be without VVS Laxman for the upcoming Ireland tour as the preparations get ready for the final stage. The latest report on Friday, August 11 confirmed the plans of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), this despite the absence of the first-team coaching staff of Rahul Dravid, who has been rested for the tour. The Indian team will play a three-match T20I series against the Green Army before the commitments for the Asia Cup begin. No Laxman for the Ireland tour? According to a report by Cricbuzz, India have opted not to include the National Cricket Academy (NCA) chairman Laxman, who was also with the national side when they faced Ireland in 2022. The BCCI expected the former batter to accompany the team for the series, but have now opted to change the plans. As things stand, Sitanshu Kotak and Sairaj Bahutule will be part of the support staff that will travel to Ireland. Dravid and other first-team coaching staff including Paras Mhambrey will take a break before they join the national side for the Asia Cup which is scheduled to start at the end of the month in Sri Lanka for India. The coaching staff will leave for India immediately after the current leg of the West Indies tour is over. The entire team is in the US for the final two T20Is against West Indies where India trail by 1-2. ALSO READ | You have to give players like Suryakumar Yadav cushion of extra games ahead of World Cup: Rohit Sharma Players part of both the West Indies and Ireland series will directly leave from Miami to Dublin while other lot consisting of stand-in skipper Bumrah will travel from Mumbai. The Bumrah-led camp is expected to leave on Tuesday, August 15 before they start training for the series. The management on the other hand has a different headache in the form of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer’s fitness concern. The duo is expected to be fit for the ODI World Cup but are facing a race against time for the Asia Cup 2023. The BCCI is awaiting the fitness report of the duo before they take any decision on India’s final squad for the Asia Cup. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Former England captain Nasser Hussain feels Rohit Sharma-led India is the most balanced side at home. Hussain feels the Indian team outperforms every visiting line-up in the purest format of the game due to their perfect blend of youth and experience while playing in home conditions. It is to be noted that the Indian team has not lost a Test series on home soil since late 2012, when they lost 1-2 to England in four Tests.

<h2>'The balance of their side at home is just wonderful'</h2>

Speaking on the ICC Review, Hussain said, "They are brilliant at home...and the balance of their side at home is just wonderful. They've got senior players like Rohit and obviously Virat (Kohli) and they are just world class players and they've got youngsters coming in, like Shubman (Gill), who's going to be a superstar."

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Hussain further opined that the Indian team will become a more formidable unit once Jasprit Bumrah achieves full fitness. The wily Indian speedster has been out of cricketing action since September 2022. He is set to make his much-awaited national comeback during India's three T20Is versus Ireland, in Dublin, later this month.

In this regard, Hussain concluded, "If Jasprit (Bumrah) can come back as well, one of the great multi-format bowlers there is at the moment, if not the best, when fit. So, they've got those senior players and youngsters, and with the ball in India, those three all-rounders, and they are genuine all rounders in India - Axar (Patel), (Ravindra) Jadeja and (Ravichandran) Ashwin. That, for me, is a really balanced side because then you've got a No.7."

At present, India hold the No. 1 spot in ICC Test Rankings. They featured in the WTC final in both the cycles, since its inception in late 2019, but failed to lift the coveted Test mace, having lost the summit clash to New Zealand and Australia, respectively. 
 
Currently, India are preparing hard for the forthcoming ODI World Cup, to be held in India in October-November. Their next Test assignment will be post the ODI WC, i.e. a two-match Test series versus hosts South Africa in December.

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Former England captain Nasser Hussain feels Rohit Sharma-led India is the most balanced side at home. Hussain feels the Indian team outperforms every visiting line-up in the purest format of the game due to their perfect blend of youth and experience while playing in home conditions.

Former England captain Nasser Hussain feels Rohit Sharma-led India is the most balanced side at home. Hussain feels the Indian team outperforms every visiting line-up in the purest format of the game due to their perfect blend of youth and experience while playing in home conditions. It is to be noted that the Indian team has not lost a Test series on home soil since late 2012, when they lost 1-2 to England in four Tests. 'The balance of their side at home is just wonderful' Speaking on the ICC Review, Hussain said, "They are brilliant at home...and the balance of their side at home is just wonderful. They've got senior players like Rohit and obviously Virat (Kohli) and they are just world class players and they've got youngsters coming in, like Shubman (Gill), who's going to be a superstar." Also read: My ODI numbers are quite poor: Suryakumar admits to 50-over struggles after blistering 83 in 3rd T20I vs WI Hussain further opined that the Indian team will become a more formidable unit once Jasprit Bumrah achieves full fitness. The wily Indian speedster has been out of cricketing action since September 2022. He is set to make his much-awaited national comeback during India's three T20Is versus Ireland, in Dublin, later this month. In this regard, Hussain concluded, "If Jasprit (Bumrah) can come back as well, one of the great multi-format bowlers there is at the moment, if not the best, when fit. So, they've got those senior players and youngsters, and with the ball in India, those three all-rounders, and they are genuine all rounders in India - Axar (Patel), (Ravindra) Jadeja and (Ravichandran) Ashwin. That, for me, is a really balanced side because then you've got a No.7." At present, India hold the No. 1 spot in ICC Test Rankings. They featured in the WTC final in both the cycles, since its inception in late 2019, but failed to lift the coveted Test mace, having lost the summit clash to New Zealand and Australia, respectively. Currently, India are preparing hard for the forthcoming ODI World Cup, to be held in India in October-November. Their next Test assignment will be post the ODI WC, i.e. a two-match Test series versus hosts South Africa in December. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh isn't much optimistic of Team India's chances in the forthcoming home ODI World Cup, which kicks off on October 5 between England and New Zealand. The 2011 ODI World Cup winner raised his concerns over India's unprepared middle order and feels if the likes of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are not fit in time, India might struggle in the marquee tournament, especially in high-pressure games.

<h2>'I see a lot of concerns'</h2>

Yuvraj said on the&nbsp;Cricket Basu YouTube&nbsp;channel, "I can be a patriot and say 'India will win because I am an Indian.' But I see a lot of concerns in the Indian middle order because of injuries. If those concerns are not resolved, we will struggle, especially in pressure games. Don't experiment in pressure games. The skill work to bat in the middle order is very different from that of an opener. Is there anybody there (in the team management) who is working around the guys that will be playing in the middle order? That's the question mark – the middle order is not ready, so someone will have to make them ready."

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Yuvraj emphasised on the role of middle-order batters and added, "If your openers are out early, you need to build a partnership. (Middle order) batsmen are not simply flamboyant stroke-makers that occupy the crease and start hitting. He has to absorb pressure, leave a few balls, and create a partnership. It's a difficult job, somebody has to be experienced over there."

The 41-year-old former cricketer was one of the top performers for India in the CWC '11 edition, held in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Under MS Dhoni, India won the final beating Sri Lanka by six wickets and Yuvraj ended as the Player-of-the-Tournament with 362 runs and 15 scalps overall.&nbsp;

Talking about Rohit-led India, the Men in Blue are running against time to finalise their squad for the mega event, with Rahul and Iyer on the cusp of full recovery. India will open their campaign in the home ODI WC versus five-time winners Australia, in Chennai, on October 08.

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Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh isn't much optimistic of Team India's chances in the forthcoming home ODI World Cup, which kicks off on October 5 between England and New Zealand.

Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh isn't much optimistic of Team India's chances in the forthcoming home ODI World Cup, which kicks off on October 5 between England and New Zealand. The 2011 ODI World Cup winner raised his concerns over India's unprepared middle order and feels if the likes of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are not fit in time, India might struggle in the marquee tournament, especially in high-pressure games. 'I see a lot of concerns' Yuvraj said on the Cricket Basu YouTube channel, "I can be a patriot and say 'India will win because I am an Indian.' But I see a lot of concerns in the Indian middle order because of injuries. If those concerns are not resolved, we will struggle, especially in pressure games. Don't experiment in pressure games. The skill work to bat in the middle order is very different from that of an opener. Is there anybody there (in the team management) who is working around the guys that will be playing in the middle order? That's the question mark – the middle order is not ready, so someone will have to make them ready." Also read: IND vs WI: 'Dravid not proactive T20I coach, doesn't provide Hardik needed support'- Former India stumper Yuvraj emphasised on the role of middle-order batters and added, "If your openers are out early, you need to build a partnership. (Middle order) batsmen are not simply flamboyant stroke-makers that occupy the crease and start hitting. He has to absorb pressure, leave a few balls, and create a partnership. It's a difficult job, somebody has to be experienced over there." The 41-year-old former cricketer was one of the top performers for India in the CWC '11 edition, held in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Under MS Dhoni, India won the final beating Sri Lanka by six wickets and Yuvraj ended as the Player-of-the-Tournament with 362 runs and 15 scalps overall. Talking about Rohit-led India, the Men in Blue are running against time to finalise their squad for the mega event, with Rahul and Iyer on the cusp of full recovery. India will open their campaign in the home ODI WC versus five-time winners Australia, in Chennai, on October 08. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Former Australia pacer Glenn McGrath is confident of a successful return of India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah 'if he has put in enough work.' The India pacer has been out of the game since last September due to back injury. Bumrah, however, is all set to return during the Ireland T20Is after successfully going under rehab post a back surgery in March this year.

“It depends on how the injury is and the sort of expectations he has. I think he will be fine since he is a quality bowler. The layoff will help him, I think. Fast bowlers need that layoff and time to get the strength back in their bodies. It depends on the work he has done off the field, how his back is and if he has done anything to his action. I think he has been there before and he has achieved it,” McGrath said in a media interaction at the MRF Pace Foundation academy in Chennai on Monday, August 7.

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McGrath, while acknowledging that 11 months is a long time, said that Bumrah has enough games before the ICC World Cup. The quadrennial event starts from October 5 in India.

"He's got enough experience. He has enough games before the World Cup to test himself. Eleven months is a long time out of the game, but if you are coming off an off-season and you want to get into it, hopefully, that only takes a few games. Back when I played, we had an off-season. A break of two or 11 months doesn't make much of a difference. It's just about getting back into the swing," McGrath added.

As for Bumrah's next series, he'll be captaining the side in absence of Rohit Sharma. The three-T20I series against the European nations starts from August 18.

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Former Australia pacer Glenn McGrath is confident of a successful return of India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah 'if he has put in enough work.' The India pacer has been out of the game since last September due to back injury.

Former Australia pacer Glenn McGrath is confident of a successful return of India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah 'if he has put in enough work.' The India pacer has been out of the game since last September due to back injury. Bumrah, however, is all set to return during the Ireland T20Is after successfully going under rehab post a back surgery in March this year. “It depends on how the injury is and the sort of expectations he has. I think he will be fine since he is a quality bowler. The layoff will help him, I think. Fast bowlers need that layoff and time to get the strength back in their bodies. It depends on the work he has done off the field, how his back is and if he has done anything to his action. I think he has been there before and he has achieved it,” McGrath said in a media interaction at the MRF Pace Foundation academy in Chennai on Monday, August 7. Also Read: Zak Crawley targets IPL 2024 after resounding Ashes for England - I'd love to go on that tour McGrath, while acknowledging that 11 months is a long time, said that Bumrah has enough games before the ICC World Cup. The quadrennial event starts from October 5 in India. "He's got enough experience. He has enough games before the World Cup to test himself. Eleven months is a long time out of the game, but if you are coming off an off-season and you want to get into it, hopefully, that only takes a few games. Back when I played, we had an off-season. A break of two or 11 months doesn't make much of a difference. It's just about getting back into the swing," McGrath added. As for Bumrah's next series, he'll be captaining the side in absence of Rohit Sharma. The three-T20I series against the European nations starts from August 18. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Former Australia great Glenn McGrath has urged India’s Jasprit Bumrah to change his fitness regime as he plans to return to the international fold after a shoulder issue. Bumrah, out of action from the international circuit, will be leading India for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland. According to McGrath, Bumrah can prolong his career if he changes his regime and gives up on one format.

<h2>McGrath’s wise words</h2>

"He is exceptional, and he is unique. The way he bowls, his run-up, and his delivery stride are very unique. But his bowling action and the way he goes about it does put a lot of stress on his body, so he needs to stay strong. If he does that, he can play for quite a few years for India," McGrath told Sportstar.

The former World Cup winner also pointed out that fixture congestion is a big issue for fast bowlers as they struggle to cope with the demands. He has urged Bumrah to give up on one format that will help him maintain his body shape as the ODI World Cup nears in two months.

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"The current international schedule, the IPL, and other T20 tournaments make it harder for fast bowlers like Bumrah to play in all three formats but some bowlers can do it."

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The Indian team will have Bumrah back in the frame for the Asia Cup as he was named in the Indian squad for the T20I series against Ireland. He will wear the captain’s armband while in the long term will help India at the Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup. He was a big miss during the T20 World Cup last year and has not played international cricket for more than 10 months.

India are likely to have Bumrah in the frame for the World Cup as they will kick start their campaign against Australia on October 8. India’s top high-voltage clash against Pakistan has been rescheduled as the future will now take place on Saturday, October 14.

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Former Australia great Glenn McGrath has urged India’s Jasprit Bumrah to change his fitness regime as he plans to return to the international fold after a shoulder issue.

Former Australia great Glenn McGrath has urged India’s Jasprit Bumrah to change his fitness regime as he plans to return to the international fold after a shoulder issue. Bumrah, out of action from the international circuit, will be leading India for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland. According to McGrath, Bumrah can prolong his career if he changes his regime and gives up on one format. McGrath’s wise words "He is exceptional, and he is unique. The way he bowls, his run-up, and his delivery stride are very unique. But his bowling action and the way he goes about it does put a lot of stress on his body, so he needs to stay strong. If he does that, he can play for quite a few years for India," McGrath told Sportstar. The former World Cup winner also pointed out that fixture congestion is a big issue for fast bowlers as they struggle to cope with the demands. He has urged Bumrah to give up on one format that will help him maintain his body shape as the ODI World Cup nears in two months. "The current international schedule, the IPL, and other T20 tournaments make it harder for fast bowlers like Bumrah to play in all three formats but some bowlers can do it." ALSO READ | Zak Crawley keen on bringing Bazball game to India, admits adaption as key to success The Indian team will have Bumrah back in the frame for the Asia Cup as he was named in the Indian squad for the T20I series against Ireland. He will wear the captain’s armband while in the long term will help India at the Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup. He was a big miss during the T20 World Cup last year and has not played international cricket for more than 10 months. India are likely to have Bumrah in the frame for the World Cup as they will kick start their campaign against Australia on October 8. India’s top high-voltage clash against Pakistan has been rescheduled as the future will now take place on Saturday, October 14. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Team India is now gearing up for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 edition, to be held in Sri Lanka and Pakistan. While the Hardik Pandya-led India is involved in the five T20Is versus West Indies, in the Caribbean island, the ODI regulars are now focused on the continental showpiece event as it will be an ideal dress rehearsal before the home ODI World Cup, in October-November. Before the Asia Cup, Jasprit Bumrah was announced fit and has been named the captain for the three T20Is versus Ireland, in Dublin, to be held later this month. Now, as per a report in the Times of India, another batter is fit.

KL Rahul, star keeper-batter, is now fit and ready for Asia Cup duties. The stylish batter has been out of cricketing action since his injury in the latter half of IPL 2023. Since then, he missed India's WTC final -- versus Australia -- and the ongoing West Indies tour. With him being India's No. 5 and a reliable keeper, his return will be a massive boost for the Men in Blue.&nbsp;

Rahul has been sharing his fitness updates on social media platforms in the last few days, where he can be seen batting and keeping wickets at the nets. "The coaches and medical experts at the BCCI's National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore are satisfied with Rahul's progress/recovery. He will be available for selection for the Asia Cup," a reliable source said.

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Rahul suffered a thigh injury during the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)'s run in IPL 2023, where they finished fourth after losing in the eliminator to Mumbai Indians (MI). Apart from Rahul, Shreyas Iyer is also fighting hard to regain full fitness, however, he is still away from being in contention for the Asia Cup. As per the same report in the TOI, Iyer is likely to be unavailable and can be out of the continental tournament with a back problem that persists despite surgery.

While Bumrah, and Prasidh Krishna, are set to make a comeback in the Ireland T20Is and there are strong reports of Rahul also recovering soon. Thus, Indian fans will hope for the trio to get some game time under their belt before the ODI World Cup and also wish for Iyer's speedy return.

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Team India is now gearing up for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 edition, to be held in Sri Lanka and Pakistan. While the Hardik Pandya-led India is involved in the five T20Is versus West Indies, in the Caribbean island, the ODI regulars are now focused on the continental showpiece event as it will be an ideal dress rehearsal before the home ODI World Cup, in October-November.

Team India is now gearing up for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 edition, to be held in Sri Lanka and Pakistan. While the Hardik Pandya-led India is involved in the five T20Is versus West Indies, in the Caribbean island, the ODI regulars are now focused on the continental showpiece event as it will be an ideal dress rehearsal before the home ODI World Cup, in October-November. Before the Asia Cup, Jasprit Bumrah was announced fit and has been named the captain for the three T20Is versus Ireland, in Dublin, to be held later this month. Now, as per a report in the Times of India, another batter is fit. KL Rahul, star keeper-batter, is now fit and ready for Asia Cup duties. The stylish batter has been out of cricketing action since his injury in the latter half of IPL 2023. Since then, he missed India's WTC final -- versus Australia -- and the ongoing West Indies tour. With him being India's No. 5 and a reliable keeper, his return will be a massive boost for the Men in Blue. Rahul has been sharing his fitness updates on social media platforms in the last few days, where he can be seen batting and keeping wickets at the nets. "The coaches and medical experts at the BCCI's National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore are satisfied with Rahul's progress/recovery. He will be available for selection for the Asia Cup," a reliable source said. Also read: IND vs WI: Hope Sanju Samson gets long run at No. 6 ahead of T20 World Cup 2024, says Robin Uthappa Rahul suffered a thigh injury during the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)'s run in IPL 2023, where they finished fourth after losing in the eliminator to Mumbai Indians (MI). Apart from Rahul, Shreyas Iyer is also fighting hard to regain full fitness, however, he is still away from being in contention for the Asia Cup. As per the same report in the TOI, Iyer is likely to be unavailable and can be out of the continental tournament with a back problem that persists despite surgery. While Bumrah, and Prasidh Krishna, are set to make a comeback in the Ireland T20Is and there are strong reports of Rahul also recovering soon. Thus, Indian fans will hope for the trio to get some game time under their belt before the ODI World Cup and also wish for Iyer's speedy return. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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On Monday (July 31), the wait for the Indian cricket fans finally got over as Jasprit Bumrah's return was finalised. Bumrah, who has been out of international cricket since September 2022, was named as the captain of a second-string&nbsp;Indian team for the upcoming Ireland T20Is, in Dublin, next month. The Indian pacer's return was keenly awaited and his return is a huge blessing for Indian cricket ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023, to be held in India in October-November.&nbsp;

Bumrah's performance, and leadership, will be closely monitored as the ace pacer marks his much-awaited international return. After his name was announced in the squad for the Ireland T20Is, India's former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh congratulated Bumrah for his return and being named the captain but hopes he does not get injured again with the ODI WC just a few months away.&nbsp;

Sharing his views on the squad, Harbhajan said in a video on his YouTube channel, "Jasprit Bumrah has made a comeback. He was injured for a long time and his return was awaited. He has come back and has been made the captain straightaway. Congratulations to Jassi for becoming the captain and foremost for getting fit. I hope and keep my fingers crossed that Jassi doesn't get injured again."

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"He has been missed a lot, whether you see the WTC final or the cricket that was played before that. I used to say earlier and am saying it today as well that if we talk about batting, we talk about Virat Kohli, and if there is a Virat Kohli of bowling, it is Jasprit Bumrah. There is no bigger name than him," Harbhajan added.

All eyes will be on Bumrah when India take on Ireland in the three T20Is next month. Ruturaj Gaikwad, who is set to lead India in the forthcoming Asian Games in Japan, has been named as the speedster's deputy, whereas the likes of Tilak Verma and Rinku Singh earned their maiden call-up. Apart from Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna has also made his comeback after a lengthy injury layoff.

India's squad for Ireland T20Is

Jasprit Bumrah (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube, W Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan

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On Monday (July 31), the wait for the Indian cricket fans finally got over as Jasprit Bumrah's return was finalised. Bumrah, who has been out of international cricket since September 2022, was named as the captain of a second-string Indian team for the upcoming Ireland T20Is, in Dublin, next month.

On Monday (July 31), the wait for the Indian cricket fans finally got over as Jasprit Bumrah's return was finalised. Bumrah, who has been out of international cricket since September 2022, was named as the captain of a second-string Indian team for the upcoming Ireland T20Is, in Dublin, next month. The Indian pacer's return was keenly awaited and his return is a huge blessing for Indian cricket ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023, to be held in India in October-November. Bumrah's performance, and leadership, will be closely monitored as the ace pacer marks his much-awaited international return. After his name was announced in the squad for the Ireland T20Is, India's former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh congratulated Bumrah for his return and being named the captain but hopes he does not get injured again with the ODI WC just a few months away. Sharing his views on the squad, Harbhajan said in a video on his YouTube channel, "Jasprit Bumrah has made a comeback. He was injured for a long time and his return was awaited. He has come back and has been made the captain straightaway. Congratulations to Jassi for becoming the captain and foremost for getting fit. I hope and keep my fingers crossed that Jassi doesn't get injured again." Also read: 'Players are not...': Ravindra Jadeja reacts to Kapil Dev's claim of current Indian players being arrogant "He has been missed a lot, whether you see the WTC final or the cricket that was played before that. I used to say earlier and am saying it today as well that if we talk about batting, we talk about Virat Kohli, and if there is a Virat Kohli of bowling, it is Jasprit Bumrah. There is no bigger name than him," Harbhajan added. All eyes will be on Bumrah when India take on Ireland in the three T20Is next month. Ruturaj Gaikwad, who is set to lead India in the forthcoming Asian Games in Japan, has been named as the speedster's deputy, whereas the likes of Tilak Verma and Rinku Singh earned their maiden call-up. Apart from Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna has also made his comeback after a lengthy injury layoff. India's squad for Ireland T20Is Jasprit Bumrah (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube, W Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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