Boost for India ahead of 2023 WC: Jasprit Bumrah set for comeback in Ireland series

Team India’s preparation for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 will get a major boost as premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah is all set for a blockbuster return.

The mega tournament will be played in India in October. The speedster is now set for an India comeback later in August when the team tours Ireland for a three-match T20I series. The series will commence from August 18 onwards and all the three matches will be played in Malahide.

This series will indicate of Bumrah’s fitness with the Asia Cup following in September. The entire focus will then shift to the ODI World Cup starting October 5.

The unorthodox pacer has been out of action since September last year with an injury on his back. He was rushed into action that month against Australia at home after missing the Asia Cup, with T20 World Cup in sight. However, the move backfired as his injury was aggravated. In the process, he was ruled out of major series and matches including Border-Gavaskar Trophy series and the WTC final.

Bumrah could not also play for Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2023 which affected the team’s performance.