Jasprit Bumrah return as caption against Ireland series
BCCI has announced India's squad for upcoming thre T20I series against Ireland under the caption Jasprit Bumrah.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced team India's squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International (T20I) series against Ireland. Jasprit Bumrah's return has been eagerly anticipated by both the team and the fans. He has been named captain of the Indian squad for the upcoming series against Ireland, which is fantastic news for both the team and the fans.
Bumrah was not available for selection since July 2022, when he sustained a stress fracture in his lower back. Due to his severe injury, the 29-year-old was unable to participate in a number of significant tournaments, including the T20 World Cup 2022, the Asia Cup 2022, and the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
With Bumrah's return to international cricket as captain for the games against Ireland, fans will eagerly await his return to action as one of the finest pacers in the world and will hope that he will also be fully fit for the upcoming ODI World Cup.
Ruturaj Gaikwad named vice-captain for the Ireland series
In addition, Ruturaj Gaikwad was named vice-captain for the three-match series against Ireland. In addition to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Arshdeep Singh, and Prasidh Krishna, the Indian team that will travel to Malahide possesses an squad of young talent.
Prasidh Krishna also returns to the Indian squad after being injured and ruled out from tournament. Recently, both Bumrah and Krishna were observed bowling to Mumbai batsmen in practise matches in Bangalore. Both pacers will work hard at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in hopes of returning to international cricket at their peak fitness.
Currently, the Indian team is in the Caribbean for a multi-format series against the West Indies. Prior to their match against Ireland, they will attempt to win the series and conclude it on a high note. On Friday, August 18, the first Twenty20 International of the series against Ireland will be contested at The Village in Malahide.
India's Squad for Ireland series
Jasprit Bumrah (Capt), 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.
