Prasidh Krishna's Disappointing Test Return Despite High Expectations

Strategic Insights -

Indian right-arm pacer Prasidh Krishna is in the midst of his fifth Test match, but his performance has been underwhelming. Krishna's economy rate is above 5, which is alarming, particularly considering he has not even bowled 1000 balls in Test match cricket. In the ongoing second Test against England, Krishna is leaking runs at 5.50 runs per over, with no wickets to show for. This has led to suggestions that he may not be the best choice for India's XI, with former England captain Michael Atherton and former India pacer Varun Aaron expressing their concerns.

Key Takeaways:

  • Prasidh Krishna's economy rate in Test matches is well above 5, which is a concerning trend.
  • Krishna has not even bowled 1000 balls in Test match cricket, making his performance even more disappointing.
  • In the ongoing second Test against England, Krishna is leaking runs at 5.50 runs per over, with no wickets to show for.
  • Former England captain Michael Atherton would not have picked Krishna in India's XI for this Test, opting instead for Kuldeep Yadav.
  • Atherton suggested that India's bowlers should focus on sustained pressure rather than relying on short balls and bouncers.
  • Varun Aaron also expressed his concerns about Krishna's bowling, stating that too many short deliveries on a slow pitch were not effective.
  • Krishna's short-ball tactic fell flat against England's Jamie Smith and Harry Brook, with Smith hitting 23 runs off just one over.

Statistics:

  • Krishna's economy rate in the ongoing second Test against England is 5.50 runs per over.
  • Krishna has bowled a total of 34.3 overs in the ongoing Test, conceding 190 runs with no wickets to show for.
  • In contrast, Kuldeep Yadav has a better economy rate of 4.17 runs per over in the same Test.
  • The average speed of Krishna's bowling is around 135 km/h, which is lower than his usual pace of over 140 km/h.
  • England's Jamie Smith has scored 23 runs off one over against Krishna, while Harry Brook has also had success against the Indian bowler.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times: "Prasidh Krishna's disappointing Test return despite being picked in India's XI"
  • "After England's Jamie Smith and Harry Brook in ODI, Varun Aaron Advises Indian Batsmen to be More Steadfast"
  • "Prasidh Krishna dismissals asked for by Varun Aaron"