Follow UsAfter the birth of his first child, Jasprit Bumrah has returned to the Indian setup ahead of the much-anticipated clash against arch-rivals Pakistan in Colombo on Sunday (September 10). Bumrah had departed for a brief while earlier in the tournament after India’s clash against Pakistan.
The pacer subsequently missed India’s second group-stage clash against Nepal, which eventually was an easy win for the Men in Blue. Bumrah’s return now will bolster the Indian pace unit, which looked a bit lost in the previous clash against Nepal.
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According to Cricbuzz, the chances of an outdoor session for India look grim, considering the wet conditions in Colombo. In all likelihood, Bumrah’s much-awaited return will have to wait a day before the clash.
The same reports also suggested that there is a 90% chance of rainfall in India’s scheduled clash against Pakistan, which could force both teams to share points. While it wouldn’t affect Pakistan too much, considering they already have a win under their kitty, it can possibly put India in a spot of bother.
Barring the first clash of the Super Four, which was in Pakistan, all the other games have been scheduled to be played in Colombo, with the city expected to receive heavy rainfall.