Indian team received a huge boost as fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah rejoined the squad after taking a brief break from Asia Cup 2023 duties to celebrate the birth of his first child. Bumrah and his wife Sanjana Ganesan were blessed with a baby boy whom they named Angad.
Bumrah departed from Sri Lanka immediately after India's first game against Pakistan on September 2 and was unable to participate in the second league encounter, versus Nepal on September 4.
But the pacer arrived in Colombo early on Friday, ahead of India’s clash against Pakistan in the Super 4s stage on Sunday, September 10.
On Friday evening, Bumrah will join the team for a practice session at the R Premadasa Stadium. However, with wet weather predicted, the Men in Blue side might have to practice indoors, as they did on Thursday, unless the weather improves later in the evening, as has been the recent trend.
However, rain is set to play spoilsport during India’s match against Pakistan on Sunday as Colombo is expected to receive heavy rainfall, including a 90 percent chance of rain on the match day.
Similarly, on Saturday, during Sri Lanka's second Super 4 game against Bangladesh, there is an 85 percent chance of precipitation. The weather will play a big role as the championship heads towards the business end.
(Cricbuzz inputs)
