Jasprit Bumrah back as India train for Sri Lanka T20s amid protests in Guwahati - in pictures

Pace ace bolsters depleted India bowling attack for three-match series

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah bowls during a training session ahead of the first T20 against Sri Lanka in Guwahati. AFP

Jasprit Bumrah is back with the Indian team after recovering from his back injury. AFP

Jasprit Bumrah bolsters a depleted Indian pace attack for the three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka, which begins at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday. AFP

Jasprit Bumrah during a training session at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. AFP

India's Jasprit Bumrah and Shikhar Dhawan during a training session in Barsapara, Guwahati. AFP

India players during a training session ahead of the first T20 in Guwahati, which will see heavy security cover due to ongoing protests. AFP

India captain Virat Kohli during a training session at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati. AFP

India players train in Guwahati on Saturday. AFP

Shikhar Dhawan returns to the Indian team following his knee injury. AFP

India train ahead of the first T20 against Sri Lanka in Guwahati. AFP

The Indian cricket team trained for the three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka, which begins in Guwahati on Sunday.

The T20 World Cup will be held later this year, which means teams have shifted their focus to the shortest format. This is the first fixture of the Indian team in 2020 and Virat Kohli will be keen to hit the ground running as he continues the search for his first major trophy as captain.

The T20 series opener on Sunday is significant on two counts. First, it sees the return of fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah to the Indian camp.

Bumrah had been sidelined since September following stress fracture in his lower back. As he did not undergo surgery, Bumrah has been able to make a quicker than expected return to the team.

India badly need Bumrah's experience as the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar (groin), Hardik Pandya (back) and Deepak Chahar (back) remain on the sidelines due to serious injuries.

The other major talking point is the ongoing protests in the north-eastern part of India, including Guwahati in the state of Assam, over the controversial citizenship amendment act. Violent protests have paralysed the city, forcing the state administration to put stringent security measures in place to avoid any untoward incidents.

Spectators will reportedly be allowed to only bring keys, mobile phones, wallet and purse to the ground.

India play Sri Lanka in the three-match T20 series before Australia visit for a three-match ODI series.