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'We Are Hopeful That Bumrah...':Ashwin Talks About Bumrah's Return At the ICC World Cup 2023

image-ljicw1ttR Ashwin hints at Bumrah's return.

The ongoing mystery surrounding Jasprit Bumrah's recovery and his anticipated return to the Indian cricket team continues to deepen with each passing day. Recent reports suggested that Bumrah's rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy was progressing according to schedule following his stress fracture surgery.

Initially, there were hopes that Bumrah could make a comeback as early as the Ireland T20Is in August. However, just two days later, conflicting news surfaced indicating that Bumrah was bowling only seven overs a day at the NCA and would be participating in practice games, suggesting that his return was still some time away.

As fans were trying to make sense of this bittersweet update, another exciting development unfolded with news of Bumrah's potential participation in the upcoming Asia Cup. Furthermore, on Thursday, Ravichandran Ashwin contributed to the positive news by sharing details about Bumrah's impending comeback.

"The India-Pakistan clashes in previous ICC events have been extraordinary. I believe we can expect another blockbuster match between the two teams. Both teams have a quality seam attack, so it will be a closely contested game. We are hopeful that Bumrah, and possibly Prasidh as well, will be fit for the match. Although I'm uncertain about the team combination, it promises to be an exciting contest," said Ashwin on his YouTube channel.

Bumrah was absent from all three T20 matches between India and Pakistan in the previous year, including two matches during the Asia Cup and one during the T20 World Cup. However, if Bumrah remains healthy for the upcoming Asia Cup, it is highly likely that he will participate in all three matches against Pakistan.

The much-anticipated clash between these two cricketing powerhouses at the World Cup is still three and a half months away, yet it has already generated immense excitement. The match is already sold out, and hotels in Ahmedabad are fully booked in anticipation of the event. Once tickets become available, they are expected to sell rapidly. Ashwin, like many other fans, is eagerly awaiting this thrilling encounter.