Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has picked Prasidh Krishna as India’s no.2 pacer for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Pathan highlighted that Krishna is taking two wickets per game and has impressed in the ODI format.
The lanky pacer was recently ruled out of the ODI series against New Zealand but he played the third unofficial Test match against New Zealand A.
The 30-year-old has scalped 53 wickets in 30 ODI matches at an average of 27.09.
Meanwhile, it goes without saying that Jasprit Bumrah is going to be India’s first-choice fast bowler in the World Cup squad.
Irfan Pathan said on Cricinfo, “Number two for me now is Prasidh Krishna right now because his wicket-taking ability has been outstanding. Look at the numbers. He’s nearly taking two wickets per game. When he was playing in Europe, where he was moving the new ball and he’s got extra bounce. He’s swinging the ball very nicely as well.
“We always talk about Prasidh Krishna being an Ishant Sharma kind of bowler, but he’s got much more skill as far as the away-going delivery is concerned. Ishant was more of an in-swing kind of bowler, but Prasidh Krishna has a lovely outswinger. He’s actually getting better as well. When the time comes, he can bowl with the older ball as well. So Prasidh Krishna for me, number two,” Pathan added.
Krishna can definitely get more bounce in the South African conditions because of his height and action. The Karnataka pacer is a hit-the-deck bowler and he can make the most of the conditions.
Krishna scalped two wickets in the third first-class game against New Zealand A. The fast bowler will be seen in action in the upcoming Test series, starting November 19.
