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In a heartwarming turn of events, star Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has rejoined the Indian cricket team for the Asia Cup 2023 after embracing fatherhood. Bumrah had previously opted out of the India vs. Nepal match in the Asia Cup, which took place just after the birth of his son, named Angad.
The talented pacer made a special effort to be with his newborn child, traveling from Sri Lanka to Mumbai before rejoining the team ahead of their crucial match against Pakistan. This marks Bumrah's return to the Indian cricket squad after a considerable hiatus.
The last time Bumrah donned the Indian jersey was in a T20 match against Ireland, which took place almost a year ago. However, he has not played any One Day Internationals (ODIs) during this period. While he was part of the squad for the India vs. Pakistan match, he did not get an opportunity to bowl due to the rain interruptions.
The India vs. Pakistan match, a highly anticipated fixture, was originally scheduled to be played in Colombo, Sri Lanka, at the R. Premadasa Stadium. However, persistent rain in Colombo led to discussions about relocating the match to Hambantota or Dambulla. Ultimately, the match stayed in Colombo, and all the remaining Asia Cup matches are expected to be held at the same venue.
What adds an interesting twist to this year's Asia Cup is the provision of reserve days for the Super Four stage matches. The India-Pakistan clash is the only match in the Super Four stage for which a reserve day has been designated, ensuring that rain interruptions do not wash out this high-stakes encounter.
Apart from the reserve day for the India-Pakistan clash, there is also a reserve day scheduled for the final match on September 17th. These contingency plans underscore the significance and excitement surrounding this year's Asia Cup, where fans are eager to witness thrilling cricketing action.
Jasprit Bumrah's return to the Indian squad, coupled with the much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan, promises to make the Asia Cup 2023 a memorable and closely watched tournament for cricket enthusiasts across the globe.
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