Prasidh Krishna Vows to Sharpen Bowling After Costly Leeds Performance

Prasidh Krishna, the Indian bowler, is determined to refine his game, specifically targeting his lengths and economy rate after a somewhat expensive performance in the recent Headingley Test.

After an expensive outing in Leeds, the 29-year-old Prasidh Krishna is keen to make amends © Getty

Focusing on Economy

Despite having played only four Tests, Krishna's economy rate of 5.07 across 90 overs has emerged as a key area for improvement. He acknowledges the need to bring this number down.

Identifying the Problem Areas

During the Headingley Test defeat, Krishna conceded runs at 6.28 an over, while Shardul Thakur went at 5.56. Neither bowler managed to maintain pressure after the spells of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, exacerbating India's challenges.

Aiming for Maiden Overs

Krishna stated, "Every time I come into bowl, I'm definitely looking to bowl a maiden and I'm not really trying to give away boundaries or anything...the lengths, lines that I bowled were not perfect to be honest at most times, and they took me on."

Taking Responsibility

"It's my responsibility to get better, and that's what I'm trying, that's what I'm working on," Krishna affirmed. He is actively seeking to improve his economy rate while still aiming to take wickets.

Length Adjustments

Krishna noted that his lengths were not ideal for the Headingley pitch. He bowled a significant number of balls (104 out of 211) short of a good length. While this yielded three wickets, it also resulted in a high concession rate of 7.54. He attributed this to a reluctance to bowl fuller deliveries that could be easily driven.

Learning from Experience

Krishna emphasized the importance of quickly learning from these experiences, especially with Jasprit Bumrah expected to miss at least two of the remaining Tests due to workload management. This places greater responsibility on Krishna.

Learning from Peers

"What the culture that we guys have created is we are learning off each other, no matter who's there, who's around. He's [Bumrah] been talking to all of us all though, even before coming here," Krishna shared, highlighting the team's collaborative approach to improvement.

Contributing with the Bat

Beyond his bowling, Krishna recognizes the need to contribute more with the bat, especially after India's batting collapses at Headingley. The lower-order batsmen have been working hard in the nets to improve their resilience and scoring ability.