'I hope Jassi doesn’t get injured again': Harbhajan on Bumrah’s return

Jasprit Bumrah

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh is thrilled about Jasprit Bumrah's comeback to the Indian squad and wishes for the fast bowler to remain injury-free in the future.

Fast-bowling spearhead Bumrah, who has been out of competitive cricket for 10 months due to a stress fracture in his back, is set to make a comeback into international cricket after being named captain for the three-match T20I series against Ireland, starting from August 18. In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Harbhajan congratulated Bumrah on his recovery and conveyed his best wishes for the speedster's future.

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"He has come back and has been made the captain straightaway. Congratulations to Jassi for becoming the captain and foremost for getting fit. I hope and keep my fingers crossed that Jassi doesn't get injured again," he said.

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