Canberra, Oct. 28 -- India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav today said the return of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be crucial to Team India's campaign in the five-match series against Australia, beginning here tomorrow, particularly in handling the powerplay overs against a strong batting unit.
"As you saw in the Asia Cup, he took the responsibility of bowling two overs minimum in the powerplay. It is good that he is raising his hand. It is going to be a good challenge against the Aussie team in the powerplay," Suryakumar told reporters on the eve of the first T20I.
Praising Bumrah's preparation and experience in Australian conditions, he added, "The way he has played his cricket for the last so many years, he has kept himself right on ...