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Two of India's marquee players - Jasprit Bumrah and Shreyas Iyer - are likely to make a comeback to the national side after recovering from their respective injuries before the 2023 ODI World Cup. According to a report in The Indian Express, Bumrah and Iyer might be part of the Men in Blue's squad for the Ireland tour which is scheduled to be staged in August. India is likely to send a second-string side to Ireland and Bumrah is likely to be part of the Indian squad along with Iyer.
Both Bumrah and Iyer are currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. The right-arm fast bowler, who underwent back surgery earlier in the year, is believed to be recovering well and has been bowling regulary a few overs in the NCA nets. Bumrah hasn't complained of any significant pain during his rehab process. The veteran pacer is bowling 8-10 over in the net on a regular basis under the watchful eyes of NCA chief VVS Laxman.
Pestered by the recurring back injury, Bumrah has been sidelined which has cost India big time in the mega events including the recent WTC final which they lost by 209 runs. Bumrah's absence has hurt India not just in the WTC final but also in last year's Asia Cup and T20 World Cup. Thus, the BCCI doesn't want to take any more chances with Bumrah as they want the senior pacer to be available for selection in India's World Cup squad.
In the case of Iyer, the right-handed batter underwent back surgery earlier in the year after recurring injuries and he too, is in the NCA currently. His return is expected to be sooner rather than later as the Mumbaikar has started batting in the nets. Before his injury, Iyer had become an indispensable figure in India's batting line-up, having made the No.4 position his own. The Indian team management would hope for Iyer's return as soon as possible along with Bumrah.
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