Srinagar: After a long wait, India star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is likely to make his long awaited comeback for Team India during Ireland series.
Bumrah has been out of action since September last year. Apart from missing major International action, Bumrah also missed the entirety of IPL 2023 season for Mumbai Indians as well.
According to a report in News18, Bumrah is now set for a India comeback later in August when the team tours Ireland for a three-match T20I series.
The contest will begin from August 18 onwards where all three matches will be played in Malahide. This series will give an indication of Bumrah’s fitness with the Asia Cup following in September before the entire focus shifts to the ODI World Cup starting October 5.
“Jasprit Bumrah is looking very good for the Ireland series in August this year. It will be a big boost to the Indian cricket team and will also allow Bumrah time in the middle after the long injury lay-off. If everything stays on course, a Bumrah at peak fitness is likely to take field,” an official told News18.
Bumrah has remained under the watchful eyes of NCA head VVS Laxman, Nitin Patel, who is the Head Sports Science and Medicine department since heading to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for rehabilitation in March this year.
“Nitin Patel and Rajnikanth have been working very closely with Bumrah and keeping him on track during the rehab period at the NCA. Both are very experienced and don’t want to take any chance with Bumrah in what is a very crucial white-ball year and also the start of the new World Test Championship cycle,” added the official.