This bowler may debut in the first test, will compete with the famous Krishna for a place in the playing 11!
Prasidh Krishna
The first Test match between India and Australia will be played at Perth from 22nd November. But Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma will not be able to play in the first match. Gill is injured and Rohit has not gone to Australia after the birth of his son. In place of Rohit, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be seen taking command and Akashdeep may get a chance in the playing eleven to support him. Akashdeep has been performing well for some time now and he has been successful in impressing everyone with his bowling. There is competition between young Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna for the third pacer.
Harshit Rana has impressed
Delhi fast bowler Harshit Rana’s claim for the first test is considered strong. He has played only 10 first class matches so far, in which he has taken 43 wickets. He has been consistently performing brilliantly with pace exceeding 140 kmph and the ability to get good bounce. He has impressed even big giants. Harshit troubled the batsmen with his fast pace on several occasions during India’s net practice at the WACA ground in Perth. He can make his debut in the first test match.
Prasidh Krishna has experience
Prasidh Krishna made his Test debut for the Indian team in the year 2023. He has played only two test matches for India so far. He has 29 wickets in his name in 17 ODI matches. As the third fast bowler, he is also a strong contender for a place in Team India. He has experience and can get a good bounce in Australia. Krishna has taken 73 wickets in first class matches and 113 wickets in List-A for India. Now what does the team management and captain decide? Only time will tell.
Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana have got a chance as fast bowlers in Team India for the Test series against Australia. Nitish Kumar Reddy also bowls fast. According to the report of ESPNcricinfo, the Indian team can field three fast bowlers. Whereas a fast bowler can feed the all-rounder. Nitish Reddy’s name is at the forefront in this.
Team India’s squad for Border Gavaskar Trophy:
Rohit Sharma (captain), Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar. , Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana.
Reserve: Khalil Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar and Navdeep Saini
(Input: PTI)
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