Legendary Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath has come out in support of Prasidh Krishna, even though the Indian pacer has often faced criticism for leaking too many runs. Many fans and former cricketers have questioned Prasidh Krishna’s consistency, but the Australian pace legend believes that the Indian star has the talent to become a much better bowler.
Krishna has had an up-and-down journey with the India National Cricket Team since making his international debut in 2021. He has produced some brilliant performances and taken important wickets, but injuries and expensive spells didn’t allow him to be a regular India star.
Glenn McGrath said that he has always been impressed with Prasidh Krishna and believes the Indian fast bowler has a lot of potential. He feels Prasidh still needs to improve in a few areas, especially by bowling the right length more regularly and making it harder for batters to score easy runs.
The Australian legend believes that Prasidh's height is one of his biggest strengths, as he hits the deck very well and gets bounce and good carry, which makes it difficult for batters to play him comfortably. Amid this, Shubman Gill warned of 'real test' on turning pitches before Sri Lanka Tests.
Glenn McGrath is quoted as saying by Revsportz, “I am a big fan of Prasidh. I have been impressed with the way he is bowling. Yes, he has got a little bit of work to do, just to get that right length and work out how to tie up the batter a little bit. It is a balance between what the team wants and its plans and what you’re trying to do yourself.”
Glenn McGrath makes big statement on Prasidh Krishna's struggles
McGrath blamed the Indian team for the criticism as he pointed out that Prasidh is often asked to bowl short deliveries to trouble batters, but that is not the way to take wickets. However, he admitted that Krishna needs to work more on his game to become a better bowler.
The Australian legend further said, “As you progress, and the captain has more faith in the younger bowlers coming through, they are allowed to bowl to, or alter, the plans. It is about working out your role in the team. The secret to taking wickets is building pressure on the batter by not giving away easy runs. I think Prasidh will develop the more he plays. He has already had some really good results. Yeah, there is still a bit more work to do.”
One of Prasidh Krishna’s biggest strengths is that he bowls good-length balls and short balls with almost the same action. Because of this, batters find it difficult to judge the bounce and often make mistakes. However, he also faced criticism for losing control during pressure situations.
There have been many matches where he has given away too many runs. His economy rate in T20 Internationals is 11.00, and he has also conceded more than six runs per over in some Test matches.
Injuries have also made his India journey challenging. Lower back stress fractures and quadriceps injuries have kept him out of action several times. Since making his India debut in 2021, Prasidh has played 43 international matches and taken over 85 wickets across all three formats.
Glenn McGrath delivers big verdict on India's young pacers
Meanwhile, Glenn McGrath believes that India's young fast bowlers like Mayank Yadav and Gurnoor Brar have plenty of talent and the skills to succeed at the highest level.
He feels the young pacers need to learn how to handle pressure, adjust to different playing conditions, gain experience and understand their role in the team.
He also said that fast bowlers should work together from both ends to keep pressure on the batters, as that is the best way to take wickets.
The legendary bowler signed off by saying, “We always say batters work together in partnerships; fast bowlers need to work in partnerships as well. From one end to the other, keeping the pressure on — that is how you take wickets. It is the mental side of the game they need to focus on.”
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