India Squad Announced for IND vs IRE Series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently unveiled the Indian squad for the upcoming IND vs IRE series. Though the team will be led by the ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah, the middle-order batters Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul will be missing from the series. This suggests that the two players are not yet at the level of fitness required to play international cricket.
Expectations from Selectors
The Men in Blue will be travelling to Ireland to participate in a 3-match T20 series after the conclusion of the India vs West Indies series. This tournament will provide the selectors with the opportunity to observe the young players and decide the final squad for the upcoming Asia Cup and ICC World Cup.
The selectors had expected to see the return of Iyer and Rahul for the IND vs IRE series. The two players have already resumed batting practice at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and are working hard to get back in shape.
Conclusion
The India squad for the IND vs IRE series has been announced, with Jasprit Bumrah at the helm of the team. Unfortunately, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul will not be part of the series, as they are yet to reach the fitness level necessary to play international cricket. The selectors are expecting the two players to make a comeback soon, as they have already resumed batting practice at the NCA.