On 18 August 2023, all eyes were Jasprit Bumrah as he made a comeback into the Indian team when they took on Ireland in Dublin in the first game of the three-match T20I series. He was even the skipper and hence, when they won the match by two runs by the DLS method, it made his return to international cricket even more special.
Bumrah also won the Player of the Match award as he picked up two wickets for 24 runs in four overs. Speaking of the match, while batting first, Ireland scored 139 runs for seven wickets in 20 overs. In reply, India scored 47 runs for two wickets in 6.5 overs as the game got called off due to rain. Thus, by the DLS method, they were declared the winner by just two runs.
“In every game you want more and you always search for a perfect game.” - Jasprit Bumrah
During the post-match presentation, Bumrah was asked about his experience of making a comeback after a long time. He said: "Felt very good. So many sessions I did at the NCA and the practice games. Didn't feel like I missed out a lot or I'm doing something new so credit to the staff there. Very happy to be back and always good to contribute.
“In every game you want more and you always search for a perfect game. Credit to them as well for keeping their nerves in a crisis.
Here is how fans have reacted:
Better than mr unique in every aspect
— Rishabh (@goelrishabh53) August 18, 2023
Captain bumrah>>>>> captain chhapri anyday 🫡
— Introvert //🙇🏻♂️ (@introvert_hu_ji) August 18, 2023
Make T20 captain forever
— विजय (@bijjuu11) August 18, 2023
Shamless chokli could never
— Abdullah Orakzaiii (@AbdullahOrkzy23) August 18, 2023
Jaspreet Bumrah pic.twitter.com/Dwxa5X18TN
— Suresh Parmar® (@iamSureshParmar) August 18, 2023
Yeah responsibilities
— Er.Atul Vaidya🇮🇳🚩 (@atulvai04795672) August 18, 2023
Exactly! Team comes first.
— Home of T20 (@HomeofT20) August 18, 2023
Yes! By doing captaincy,we don't need to show our skills!
— Aravind Salaar (@BeingAravind_) August 18, 2023
Hey Hardik, please learn something to Bumrah
— Aravind Salaar (@BeingAravind_) August 18, 2023