Despite being regarded as one of India’s promising fast bowlers, Prasidh Krishna’s performance on the ongoing England tour has been underwhelming, drawing criticism from former players and commentators alike.
In the second Test at Edgbaston, Krishna conceded 72 runs in 13 overs without taking a wicket, ending with an economy rate of 5.53. His short-ball strategy failed to trouble Jamie Smith and Harry Brook, with Smith even smashing him for 23 runs in a single over on Day 3.
Krishna’s struggles weren’t limited to just this Test. In the first Test, he took five wickets in total but leaked runs heavily—conceding 128 runs in 20 overs in the first innings and 92 in 15 overs in the second, averaging over six runs per over in both innings. These figures brought him dangerously close to an unwanted record for the worst economy rate by a frontline Test bowler.
Atherton and Aaron slam Krishna’s approach and selection
Former England captain Michael Atherton didn’t mince his words during commentary.
“I wouldn’t pick this gentleman, Prasidh Krishna. I would have picked Kuldeep Yadav.”
Atherton had made similar points before the match, saying, “India would have been better off picking a genuine wicket-taker like Kuldeep.” He added that both Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav would have been better options for the Edgbaston conditions.
Former Indian pacer Varun Aaron also criticised Krishna’s tactics, particularly his reliance on bouncers on a slow pitch. “Too many bouncers, too many short balls… Sustained pressure is what gets you wickets,” Aaron remarked during his post-session analysis.
While Krishna’s lack of impact raised concerns, India found relief through the brilliance of Mohammed Siraj, who claimed 6/70, and Akash Deep, who picked up 4/88. The duo bowled out England for 407, easing the pressure on the rest of the bowling unit—and on Krishna, at least for now.
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