India’s five-wicket loss to England in the opening Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley has cast a spotlight on pacer Prasidh Krishna, who etched his name into the record books for all the wrong reasons. Despite claiming five wickets across two innings, Krishna became the first bowler in Test history to concede 90+ runs in both innings at an economy rate exceeding 6, a feat unmatched in 148 years of Test cricket.
Record-Breaking, But Not in a Good Way
- 1st Innings: 3/128 in 20 overs (Economy: 6.40)
- 2nd Innings: 2/92 in 15 overs (Economy: 6.13)
- Match Total: 5/220 at an economy of 6.28, the second-worst ever for a pacer bowling 35+ overs in a Test
Former India pacer Irfan Pathan didn’t mince words, stating on Sony Sports,
“He is No. 2 in terms of the worst economy for a fast bowler in history. Jasprit Bumrah has this economy in T20s, nearly 6.50.”
Gambhir Offers Support Amid Backlash
While Pathan’s remarks sparked debate, India head coach Gautam Gambhir defended the young pacer, acknowledging his raw talent and inexperience:
“He has all the ingredients of becoming a very good Test match bowler,” Gambhir said, urging patience.
India’s Bowling Conundrum
With Jasprit Bumrah’s workload being managed and Mohammed Siraj struggling for rhythm, India may be forced to rely more on Krishna in the remaining Tests. However, his lack of control and high run leakage could prove costly in tight matches.
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