India’s World Cup preparations have received a significant boost as Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna make their return for the upcoming India vs Ireland (IND vs IRE) series. Bumrah, who has been recovering from a back injury, is set to lead the side, and Krishna’s presence adds strength to India’s pace attack.
Jasprit Bumrah had been out of action for almost a year due to his back injury, which required surgery. He has been diligently working on his fitness and bowling at full intensity during the build-up to the India vs Ireland series. With several senior players rested ahead of the Asia Cup 2023, Bumrah will have the opportunity to showcase his leadership skills in limited-overs cricket.
Bumrah’s absence during the Asia Cup and T20 World Cup last year had an impact on India’s performance in both tournaments. His return is timely and crucial for India’s plans for the upcoming World Cup 2023. The team management will look forward to him getting some valuable overs under his belt during the Ireland series before the Asia Cup, where he will be expected to be at his best.
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Prasidh Krishna, who is known for his skills in executing plans in the middle and death overs, is also making a comeback after missing the IPL 2023 due to a back injury. Like Bumrah, he has been putting in the hard yards at the nets and is eager to contribute to the team’s success.
While the return of Bumrah and Krishna is a reason for excitement, there are concerns about the availability of Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul. Both batsmen are also recovering at the NCA and have resumed batting in the nets. However, their return has been delayed, and they are likely to be back for the Asia Cup 2023. With the World Cup squad selection on September 5, they will have limited time in the Asia Cup to prove their match fitness and stake their claim for the World Cup 2023.
Overall, the return of Bumrah and Krishna provides a much-needed boost to India’s pace bowling department, and their performances in the upcoming series will be closely monitored by the team management as they finalize their plans for the World Cup.