Bumrah's return crucial, needs game time: Shreyas Iyer ahead of AFG vs IND T20I

India captain Shreyas Iyer stressed the importance of giving Jasprit Bumrah sufficient game time in the upcoming T20 International against Afghanistan. Bumrah is making his return from a knee injury, and the team's priority is to build his match fitness gradually.

Iyer's statement reflects the team management's strategy to ease the pace spearhead back into competitive cricket ahead of important tournaments. The first T20I will serve as a platform for Bumrah to regain his form and bowling rhythm.