‘If we are playing good…’ - Star Pakistan batter shares his views on Jasprit Bumrah’s return to International cricket

India’s Asia Cup 2023 campaign is all set to begin on 2 September against their arch-rivals Pakistan. So, fans are eagerly waiting for that clash and especially, Indian fans are hoping to see Jasprit Bumrah in action against the Men in Green. He is all set to make a comeback in the upcoming three-match T20I series in Ireland.

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Bumrah is also the skipper of the side. So, it is most likely possible to see him in action in the upcoming Asia Cup. Regarding facing him, star Pakistan batter, Abdullah Shafique was asked by a reporter and he came up with a reply that left fans surprised. Pakistan have already announced the squad as he is a part of the squad.

“If we are playing good against them, we are obviously more confident against opponent bowlers" - Abdullah Shafique

During a media interaction, a reporter asked: "You face Haris, Naseem, Shaheen in the nets all the time during practice sessions. Do you find it easy when you take on the opposition bowlers then? Particularly if you talk about India... since it looks like Jasprit Bumrah is also coming back for Asia Cup".

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In reply, Shafique said that they face quality bowlers in the nets. He said: "Our bowling attack is pretty good, in fact, the best in the world. We face them (Shaheen, Haris, Naseem) in the nets... we face their challenging spells. And that gives us a lot of confidence and helps in our preparation. If we are playing good against them, we are obviously more confident against opponent bowlers".

However, Team India’s squad for the Asia Cup is yet to get announced. As per recent reports, the squad is going to get announced on 20 August 2023. India’s T20I series in Ireland is all set to begin on 18 August. The second game is going to happen on 20 August while the third game will happen on 23 August 2023. Bumrah last played for the Men in Blue in September 2022.