Prasidh Krishna Takes Complete Responsibility After Leeds Debacle
Indian fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has taken full ownership of his disappointing outing during the first Test against England at Leeds. The 29-year-old conceded more than 200 runs across both innings, becoming a focal point for criticism by former cricketers and pundits alike. Speaking at a press conference, the seamer admitted to falling short in terms of execution and promised to come back stronger. Prasidh Krishna
Struggles with Length and Execution
“If I look at the first innings, I was a little too short than where I wanted to be—6 to 8 metres is ideal,” said Prasidh. “It took me some time to get used to the slope, but I take complete responsibility. I should have adapted faster.” Prasidh Krishna
In the first innings alone, Prasidh gave away 128 runs in 20 overs at an economy rate of 6.40, making it one of the costliest spells in Indian Test history for a bowler with a minimum of 20 overs. He managed to take three wickets—Ollie Pope, Harry Brook, and Jamie Smith—but it was little consolation for the expensive figures.
Marginally Better in Second Innings
Prasidh showed glimpses of improvement in the second innings, picking up the wickets of Zak Crawley and Pope, but still conceded 92 runs in 15 overs with an economy of 6.10. “The lengths and lines were still not perfect. I tried using bouncers and different angles, but they didn’t always work.” Prasidh Krishna
He mentioned the role of external conditions—blustery winds, fast outfield, and intermittent drizzle—which affected the grip and bounce. “The wet ball became softer and harder to grip. The seam lost its bite, making it difficult to extract movement off the pitch.” Prasidh Krishna
Learning Curve
Despite the harsh spotlight, Prasidh is taking the experience in stride. “One thing you can’t buy is experience. You have to live through it. I am working on my game, and I’ll definitely come back with better numbers,” he added.
He emphasized that his focus remains on building pressure through tight bowling. “Every time I came to bowl, I wanted to bowl a maiden. I wasn’t aiming to leak runs. Sometimes it didn’t go my way, but the intention was always to help the team.” Prasidh Krishna
Support from Dressing Room
One silver lining for Prasidh is the unwavering support from the Indian team management and players. “The dressing room is still positive. We came here with a purpose. Even when we lost wickets or runs, we stuck to our plans. That motivation is still there.” Prasidh Krishna
He also credited the presence of senior players like Jasprit Bumrah and the mentoring of head coach Gautam Gambhir. “Boom (Bumrah) has been talking to us even before coming here. Gambhir sir has been extremely supportive, which helps a lot.” Prasidh Krishna
Mental Strength and the Road Ahead
While critics may dwell on the numbers, Prasidh is focused on the bigger picture. “It’s easy to get discouraged when you go for runs. But as a professional, it’s my job to reflect, learn, and bounce back.”
The fast bowler is determined to turn things around in the upcoming Test matches. “This is not the end. I’ve seen tougher days. I’ll be back stronger and more accurate. I owe that to myself and my team.”
What Lies Ahead
With the second Test approaching at Birmingham’s Edgbaston, Prasidh will look to redeem himself and justify the faith shown by the selectors and team management. If he can find his rhythm and adjust to English conditions, there’s every chance of a strong comeback. Prasidh Krishna
India, too, will hope their seamer regains form quickly, especially in a tightly contested series that could go down to the wire. For now, all eyes are on Prasidh Krishna—not for what he has done, but for what he plans to do next.
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