India vs. England: Prasidh Krishna Confident in Bowling Attack Despite Bumrah's Limited Role in Series

Prasidh Krishna and Jasprit Bumrah

India is looking to bounce back in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series against England, following a defeat in the first Test at Headingley. Despite the setback, the team remains confident, even with Jasprit Bumrah's workload being carefully managed.

Bumrah's participation is limited to just three of the five Tests, a decision confirmed by head coach Gautam Gambhir before the series began. This strategy aims to preserve the pace spearhead's fitness amid a demanding schedule.

In Bumrah's absence, fellow pacer Prasidh Krishna sees a valuable opportunity for himself and the team's other bowlers to step up.

"We are learning from each other, no matter who's there or who's around," Prasidh told reporters in Birmingham, emphasizing the positive culture within the Indian squad. He added that Bumrah continues to contribute by sharing his insights and experience with the other bowlers.

Prasidh highlighted the experience within the team, noting that players like Siraj are gaining significant match time. He emphasized the importance of viewing every opportunity as a chance to learn and grow.

England's victory in the first Test was remarkable, as they became the first team in first-class cricket history to chase down a 300-plus target despite conceding five individual centuries.

Despite the loss, Prasidh insists that the atmosphere in the Indian dressing room remains positive and motivated. He pointed to the team's strategy of taking wickets in clusters as evidence of their determination to fight back.

Prasidh Aims for Improvement

Acknowledging his own performance in the first Test, Prasidh admitted his economy rate was higher than desired.

"I definitely want to bring that number down," he said, expressing his commitment to improving his consistency and effectiveness. He emphasized his responsibility to learn from the experience and return with better figures.

Prasidh explained his approach to bowling, stating that he always aims to bowl maidens and avoid conceding boundaries. He admitted that his lengths and lines were not always perfect in the first Test, but he was willing to take risks to get wickets.

Prasidh Praises Captain Gill

Prasidh also spoke highly of Shubman Gill, who is captaining the Test side for the first time following Rohit Sharma’s retirement.

Having played under Gill at Gujarat Titans, Prasidh praised his captaincy skills, noting his effective bowler rotations, his ability to spot opportunities, and his positive influence on the team environment. "He created a very good atmosphere around the team," Prasidh said. He further added that the team is working on their skills and trusting themselves to deliver under pressure.