Asia Cup 2023: The recently commenced edition of the Asia Cup is currently occurring in full swing across Sri Lanka and Pakistan. A high-profile encounter between India and Pakistan remained the most recent affair in the Asia Cup 2023. The enthralling India-Pakistan fixture, which transpired yesterday, unfortunately, ended with no result due to persistent rain in Kandy.

A washout in Kandy enabled Pakistan to qualify for the Super 4 leg, while India’s qualification now depends on the outcome of the Nepal encounter. The Men In Blue are set to square off against neighbors Nepal tomorrow (Monday) in Kandy. It will be a must-win game for team India and a triumph in the exact game will help them get through to the Super 4s.

Asia Cup 2023: Jasprit Bumrah Returns Home Ahead Of The Nepal Clash

Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah heading back to Mumbai following the fixture against Pakistan emerges as an astounding development from the India camp. According to latest reports, Bumrah flew home from Sri Lanka earlier today for personal reasons. The exact reason behind Bumrah’s immediate Sri Lanka exit is yet to be disclosed. However, reports claim that Jasprit and his wife Sanjana are expecting the birth of their first child next week.

“Jasprit Bumrah has returned home for personal reasons, as confirmed by sources within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He is expected to miss the match against Nepal, a Group A fixture.” wrote Cricbuzz in their latest release

“Considering that an Associate team (Nepal) is the opposition on Monday, and also taking into account the forecast for the day, which largely predicts wet weather, the team may not miss his services on the field.” the Cricbuzz release further read

Jasprit Bumrah is now all set to miss India’s approaching game against Nepal. Fortunately, there are absolutely no concerns regarding his fitness. The elite fast bowler will rejoin the India contingent ahead of the Super 4 leg of the Asia Cup 2023, provided the team qualifies for the Super 4s. As things stand, Mohammed Shami appears to be the front contender to replace him in the India-Nepal affair.