India pacer Jasprit Bumrah returned to international cricket with a bang as he earned the Player-of-the-Series award on the T20I tour of Ireland.

The third and final T20I between India and Ireland was washed out without a ball being bowled in Dublin on Wednesday (August 23). As a result, the visitors clinched the series 2-0.

Bumrah, who also led India in his comeback series after a long 11-month injury hiatus, claimed four wickets in the two T20Is at an average of 9.75.

"Very happy to be back and play some cricket. Frustrating when you're waiting for a game to happen. Did not see this coming, weather was fine in the morning," Bumrah said in the post-match presentation about his comeback and the rain.

The right-arm quick further said it was an honour for him to captain the second-string Indian team on the Ireland tour.

"An honour to lead the side, everyone was very eager and enthusiastic. Whenever you get an opportunity to lead your side, anyone would love to do that. As a cricketer, you always want responsibility," he added.

When asked about his injury layoff, Bumrah quipped that it was not one year. "All good, no complaints. Not one year (out of the team), 10-11 months (he jokingly corrects presenter Alan Wilkins). Makes my job easier when players are so confident, and they tell me what to do," he stated.

Team India’s next assignment is the 50-over Asia Cup and Jasprit Bumrah has also been picked for the continental tournament.

The Asia Cup 2023 is slated to get underway on August 30 in Multan while India will open their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan in Pallekele on September 2.