Ind Vs Ireland 2023: There is good news for Team India and captain Rohit Sharma before the three-match T20 series against Ireland next month. Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is set to return for the series. This is his first appearance in any format of cricket since India vs Australia T20I series in September 2022.
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Bumrah is ready to return for Ireland series
According to the Cricbuzz website, Bumrah is set to return for the Ireland series but there is no time frame for the return of batsmen Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul. While Iyer, who missed the entire IPL 2023 season due to a back injury, has resumed batting in the nets, Rahul has been regularly seen hitting the gym at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.
The final decision on the squad for Ireland T20Is will be taken after the meeting
A final decision on the squad for the Ireland T20I will be taken after a meeting between newly appointed chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar and Team India captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid.
“The new chairman of selectors is expected to join the team in the West Indies soon, possibly during the second Test in Trinidad. Salil Ankola, a member of the selection committee, is already traveling with the team. The Indian team, which won the first Test in Dominica, will fly to Trinidad, the venue of the second Test, on Monday,” said a report on the Cricbuzz website.
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Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul miss out again
There is no guarantee whether Shreyas Iyer will be available or not but KL Rahul has no chance to play not only in Ireland series but also in Asia Cup 2023. Rahul is currently undergoing rehab at NCA and as per the latest information he is yet to start batting,” the report said.
No change in Asia Cup 2023 schedule
Meanwhile, the report also said that there is no change in schedule for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023. The final schedule, which has been delayed is set to be released soon. “Sri Lanka will host nine games as decided earlier, and the matches are expected to be played in Kandy and Dambulla. Lahore will be the other venue, where four games will be played. The Asia Cup 2023 is scheduled to take place in the two countries from August 31 to September 17,” the report said.
