Fit-again Bumrah needs game time, says India skipper Iyer
Shreyas Iyer said Bumrah needs match time to rebuild confidence after injury, and the pacer bowled full steam in training before the opener.
- On Sunday, India hosts Afghanistan at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium as pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah returns following fitness clearance after a three-month absence.
- Bumrah, 32, has not bowled since the second ODI against England in Cardiff on July 16 due to an impact injury, with selectors prioritizing match fitness ahead of next year's ODI World Cup.
- Skipper Shreyas Iyer told reporters Bumrah needs game time to regain confidence, stating, "He is immensely experienced," while Ishan Kishan remains comfortable after a back spasm during practice.
- Selection decisions regarding the top-order remain a "tough call," with Iyer weighing choices between Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi based on consistent performances.
- Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran welcomed the challenge, stating, "He is one of the best," as his team prepares with a "very good plan" to face the Indian pace spearhead.
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Afghanistan vs India first T20I: Shreyas Iyer says Bumrah "needs game time" ahead of opener
India T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer on Saturday said Jasprit Bumrah needs regular game time and confidence after returning from an injury layoff, as India prepare to face Afghanistan in the first T20I on September 13.
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Fit-again Bumrah needs game time, says India skipper Iyer
Bumrah was added to the Indian squad for the Afghanistan series at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, starting Sunday, but needed fitness clearance to play. The pace spearhead bowled full steam in training on Friday and looks set to make the XI in the opener. "He has played so much cricket over the years. He is immensely experienced but at the end of the day, if you would ask me as an individual who is coming out of an injury, I would want more g…
Bumrah Needs Game Time To Build Confidence On Return From Knee Injury, Says Captain Shreyas Iyer
Arun Jaitley Stadium: India skipper Shreyas Iyer said returning fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah's focus is entirely on match readiness and winning championships as he prepares to return to international action in Sunday's T20I opener against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
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Bumrah needs game time to build confidence on return from knee injury, says Iyer
New Delhi, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) India skipper Shreyas Iyer said returning fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah's focus is entirely on match readiness and winning championships as he prepares to return to international action in Sunday's T20I opener against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Bumrah’s return after missing England's third ODI and the Sri Lanka Test series delivers a crucial boost for India, whose T20I form has faltered since June – …
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