By India Today Sports Desk: Indian cricket team’s ace pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, is all set to make a grand return to the international cricket scene after a year-long hiatus due to a recurring back injury. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on 31 July that Bumrah will be leading the Indian squad in the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Ireland, scheduled to take place from August 18 to 23.
Bumrah, who has been out of action since September 2022, had been grappling with a persistent back injury that necessitated surgical intervention. In March 2023, he underwent a successful surgery in New Zealand’s Christchurch, performed by Dr. Rowan Schouten. The surgery was followed by an extensive rehabilitation period at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, where Bumrah worked diligently on his fitness and bowling action under the watchful eyes of the NCA staff led by former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman.
Fans expressed their joy on the pacer’s return and showered messages of strength.
The right-arm pacer’s recovery process was closely monitored by the BCCI, which expressed satisfaction with his progress. Bumrah’s successful rehabilitation and his subsequent selection as the captain of the Indian T20I squad for the Ireland series mark a significant milestone in his journey back to competitive cricket.
Bumrah’s leadership isn’t a first-time occurrence; he had previously captained the Indian side in a one-off Test match in England last summer. His appointment as the captain for the Ireland series underscores the faith the Indian cricket establishment has in his leadership abilities and his prowess as a bowler.
Bumrah’s return to the field is eagerly anticipated by fans and cricket pundits alike. His comeback not only strengthens India’s fast-bowling department but also adds depth to the team’s leadership group. As Bumrah gears up to don the Indian jersey once again and lead the team on the Irish soil, the cricketing world awaits to see the pacer back in action, delivering his signature yorkers and leading the Indian side to victory.
