India Squad Announced for Upcoming IND vs IRE Series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recently declared the India squad for the upcoming IND vs IRE series. The team will be captained by ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah, who has made a return to the team. Unfortunately, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul will not be part of the series as they are yet to attain the fitness level needed to play cricket.
India vs West Indies Series: An Opportunity to Test Youngsters
The India vs West Indies series has come to an end, and the Men in Blue will soon be heading to Ireland for a 3-match T20 series. This tournament will be a great opportunity for the selectors to evaluate the potential of the young players and form a team for the upcoming Asia Cup and ICC World Cup.
Expectations from Iyer and Rahul
It is no secret that the selectors had high expectations from Rahul and Iyer, hoping that they would be fit enough to join the team for the IND vs IRE series. Both the middle-order batters are currently at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) where they are undergoing batting practice to regain their fitness.
Conclusion
The India squad for the upcoming IND vs IRE series has been announced, with Jasprit Bumrah taking the role of captain. However, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul have been left out of the team as they are yet to achieve the fitness required to play cricket. The 3-match T20 series will be a great opportunity for the selectors to evaluate the potential of the young players and form a team for the upcoming Asia Cup and ICC World Cup.