‘I have always looked up to him’ – Young India pacer Prasidh Krishna speaks about his bond with his senior colleague

As India is preparing hard for the upcoming Asia Cup and ODI World Cup fans and team management are looking for the best possible XI. Ahead of the clash against Pakistan on September 2, India will have to pick their top three pacers for the game. India has 5 pacers in their 17-member squad and will be keen to play three out of them.

One of the surprise entries was young pacer Prasidh Krishna. He made his way into the squad just after injury and will be looking to continue his pre-injury performance. Meanwhile, Krishna who was rehabbing from injury in NCA along with Jasprit Bumrah shared his experience. He said that training along with Bumrah has helped him a lot.

“Personally, I’ve always looked up to him because of his abilities and the way he keeps it simple. His knack of executing under pressure is something I’ve admired for a long time. Fortunately, I had ample time to be alongside him during our recovery period at the NCA. It was often us working together, sticking to a planned approach. This gave us the opportunity to learn more about each other – how we prepare, and how we respond to in-game situations. It’s been a valuable experience,” Krishna told JioCinema.

“Our partnership is going great”, says Prasidh Krishna

Further speaking about his experience and partnership with Bumrah while bowling, Krishna said that it is going well. He also asserted that Bumrah has been a great help to him. “He’s also been supportive, whether it’s discussing cricket, mental aspects, or rehabilitation concerns. Our partnership is going great, and we’re eager to continue it,” he added.

It’s worth noting that India will play World Cup at home and speaking about it Krishna said that he and his team members will have ample time to prepare for it. “Having eight one-dayers before the World Cup, coupled with the warm-up matches, is highly beneficial for our preparation. India has played a lot of one-day matches, and this has led to a clear understanding within each player about their respective roles in contributing to the team’s success”, he said.