Predicted IND Playing 11 for IRE vs IND 2023 T20 Series

Jasprit Bumrah, the star Indian pacer, is all set to make his much-anticipated comeback to international cricket in Ireland as captain of the side. The Ajit Agarkar-led senior men’s team selection committee has appointed him as the leader of the pack for the upcoming IRE vs IND 3-match T20I series, scheduled to begin on August 18 in Dublin. Let’s take a look at India’s predicted playing XI for the series.

IND Playing 11 for IRE vs IND 2023 T20 Series

1. Ruturaj Gaikwad
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal
3. Sanju Samson (wk)
4. Shivam Dube
5. Tilak Varma/Rinku Singh
6. Washington Sundar
7. Shahbaz Ahmed
8. Jasprit Bumrah (C)
9. Ravi Bishnoi
10. Prasidh Krishna
11. Arshdeep Singh

Related IRE Playing XI for IRE vs IND 2023 T20 Series

India Squad for Ireland T20Is

Jasprit Bumrah (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan.

Jasprit Bumrah’s Return as Captain

Jasprit Bumrah had been sidelined since September 2022 due to a persistent back injury issue, which resulted in his absence from the T20 World Cup in Australia. His last appearance was in a T20I series against Australia in September 2022. The injury eventually led him to undergo successful surgery in New Zealand in March 2023. Post-surgery, Bumrah diligently underwent rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.

Earlier in July, BCCI secretary Jay Shah had expressed confidence in Bumrah’s readiness for a return to action, and now the news has been officially confirmed. This comeback is especially good news for the ODI team, as the star pacer will be available for the ODI World Cup. It is highly likely that Bumrah will also be part of the Asia Cup squad for the continental tournament commencing on August 30.

Prasidh Krishna another promising talent, is also making his return to the squad after being sidelined due to a stress fracture. The Indian team management had earmarked Prasidh as a key option for the ODI World Cup, and his inclusion in the upcoming series in Ireland highlights his significance to the team.

Ireland vs India Schedule

The India tour of Ireland will consist of three T20I matches to be held at The Village in Dublin. The schedule is as follows:

1. 1st T20I – Friday, August 18
2. 2nd T20I – Sunday, August 20
3. 3rd T20I – Wednesday, August 23

With Jasprit Bumrah’s return to the team as captain and promising talents like Prasidh Krishna, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Tilak Varma in the mix, the Indian team looks set to make a mark in the upcoming T20I series against Ireland. The tour will not only serve as a platform for these young players to showcase their skills but also provide valuable experience to prepare them for bigger challenges ahead. Cricket fans worldwide are eagerly looking forward to witnessing Jasprit Bumrah’s return to the international stage, hoping for some thrilling performances from the Indian team in the upcoming IRE vs IND T20 series.