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Prasidh Krishna says his aggression is in his bowling, not his demeanour
Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna has said his aggression is expressed through the intensity and discipline of his bowling rather than through his on-field behaviour. Speaking ahead of play on Day 3 of…
Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna has said his aggression is expressed through the intensity and discipline of his bowling rather than through his on-field behaviour. Speaking ahead of play on Day 3 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, Krishna explained that he works with analysts and coaches to adapt his bowling length to different pitches and team strategies.
India declared at 503 for 9, and Sri Lanka ended Day 2 at 8 for 2, with Krishna taking the first wicket by dismissing Lahiru Udara for one run. He credited the pitch for offering seam movement and praised Yashasvi Jaiswal for a sharp catch in the slip cordon, calling the catch a key part of the dismissal. Krishna took three wickets in the first Test, which India won by 165 runs.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Krishna's self-assessment matches the discipline that India's pace attack has relied on in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. In Sri Lankan conditions, where seam movement is limited, hitting a consistent hard length becomes more important than express pace. The team management, led by head coach Rahul Dravid, has emphasised bowling to plans rather than personal style. Krishna's willingness to adjust his natural length shows he is fitting into that system. The next Test, starting in Colombo on Monday, will test whether Sri Lanka's batsmen can counter the pressure built by disciplined lines over sustained spells.
Source: rediff.com
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