India have unearthed another fast bowling talent with Prasidh Krishna making fast strides in the minds of the fans and opposition as the 25 year old made his debut for India during the opening One Day International against England at Pune which India won by 66 runs. Prasidh Krishna grabbed four wickets in his first game and recorded the best figures by an Indian bowler on ODI debut. The impressive debut by the 25 year old from Karnataka has a huge Australian influence which played a role in the fast bowler accounting of the four wickets.
The Australia connect in Prasidh Krishna’s rise –
The year 2017 saw Mumbai cricketer Tushar Deshpande who has played IPL and Prasidh Krishna with two other players go to Australia for a camp. Here is where Krishna met the legendary Jeff Thompson who was known as one of the fastest bowlers of his generation and is a true cricketing legend. Prasidh Krishna had trained at the Cricket Australia Academy in Queensland Brisbane.
Heavy Praise for Prasidh Krishna –
Happy to see Prasidh Krishna in the Indian team. 4 years ago he was one of the 4 pacers of IDBI Federal Bowling Foundation to train with Thommo at the Cricket Australia academy for a month. Intelligent boy who is keen to learn & execute his plans. All the best Prasidh
— Makarand Waingankar (@wmakarand) March 19, 2021
Makarand Waingankar is a cricketing columnist and also has acted as administrator for a period of time and he had some great’s words to say about Krishna’s debut. Waingankar while speaking to the media said “The exposure Prasidh Krishna got at the CA Academy stood him in good stead and helped improve his skills. He is very intelligent…I am talking about his cricket intelligence. This helped him bounce back after a tough start when he was taken apart by the England openers. This showed the boy’s character”
Brett lee is Prasidh Krishna’s idol –
Former Australian tear-away quick Brett Lee has been one of the best bowlers to have step foot on the field this millennium so far and according to Prasidh Krishna’s father the 25 year old idolized Brett Lee. Speaking after his son’s debut the proud father said “Prasidh started playing at the age of 11 and did well in school cricket as an all-rounder. At the age of 14, he became serious about fast bowling. The family has supported him in his endeavours. He is a huge fan of Brett Lee and likes to bowl fast and with fire like him. And, he loves masala dosa”