India is all set to face Ireland for a three-match T20I series. The series against Ireland will see the much-awaited return of Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna in International cricket. The first match of the three-match T20I series is scheduled to be played on August 18.
India’s forthcoming series against Ireland is scheduled to witness the much-anticipated comeback of Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna. Both these fast bowlers are currently in contention for a spot in the 2018 ODI World Cup, slated to commence on October 5. As a result, this series bears tremendous importance, serving as a stage for their performances.
Jasprit Bumrah, who has been absent from the cricket arena for almost a year, has lately regained full fitness. His comeback is widely awaited, and he will be determined to make a significant statement. Similarly, Prasidh Krishna’s performance in this series will play a significant role in securing his status in the ODI squad.
Ravichandran Ashwin, the veteran Indian cricketer, pointed out the significance of the Ireland series. He dismissed any notion that this series is not essential. The 36 years old Ashwin expressed his delight to watch the return of both Bumrah and Krishna to the playing XI. He acknowledged their potential to be key assets for the national team in the next white-ball assignments.
“From an Indian team’s perspective, August 18-23 will be a very important time for Indian cricket. Are these 3 T20Is in India really that important? If you are thinking that way, then please change your thought process, because this series will be the comeback series for Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna,” Ashwin stated on his YouTube channel.
“And as much as everyone is anticipating Jasprit Bumrah’s comeback, I am eagerly waiting for Prasidh Krishna’s comeback too since he has been in terrific form as for as white-ball cricket is concerned for India. My best wishes for both of them to come out of this series with lots of wickets and come out hale and healthy,” Ashwin further added.
Importantly, Bumrah will take leadership of the team throughout the T20I series. The excitement resides in witnessing how he manages players like Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, and Shivam Dube, among others.
Their performances in the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League were extraordinary. Adding to the interest, many of these players form a vital component of India’s roster, preparing to travel to China for the 2023 Asian Games. This setting makes the team’s makeup a significant aspect of the series.
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