Asia Cup 2023: Jasprit Bumrah has already started bowling in the net in NCA. The right-arm pacer will be fit before IND vs IRE series but selectors will like to play him directly in Asia Cup 2023. KL Rahul is currently doing skill training and might be fit till mid-July. The former vice-captain can also be part of the IND vs IRE series in July. Bumrah and Rahul will be available for the Asia Cup 2023, according to The Indian Express.
Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav are being considered by the selectors as potential alternative players for the forthcoming ICC World Cup 2023 because Iyer is still not available.
Bumrah has begun to bowl, and the fast bowler might be ready for India’s August T20I game against Ireland.
The medical personnel and administration of the Indian squad do not want to rush him before the World Cup, though. Since September of last year, the 29-year-old hasn’t played.
Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul likely to play Asia Cup 2023 in September
Rahul, on the other hand, won’t be participating in the Ireland tour but will probably play in the Continental Cup.
The selectors feel there is no need to push him, as they did in September with an eye on the T20 World Cup, as that proved to be detrimental in the end, as his availability for the World Cup is crucial to India’s hopes. It is understood that the pacer hasn’t complained of any discomfort since starting to bowl again earlier this month, and there is debate about whether to send him to Ireland with the backup team.
Nevertheless, transporting him to Sri Lanka for the Asia Cup is viewed as a safe choice given the lengthy trip and short turnaround. His workload will likely be closely watched even at the championship event for the continent since they want him to be well recovered for the World Cup.
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