Prasidh Krishna: India’s new pace weapon winning Gill’s trust

The Karnataka pacer is emerging as a key wicket-taker for India, with his pace, bounce and variations making him a dependable option in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. Karnataka pacer Prasidh Krishna is steadily becoming one of the most important names in India’s fast-bowling unit. Known for his pace and ability to extract bounce, the right-arm pacer is now adding a stronger wicket-taking edge to his bowling. With Jasprit Bumrah unavailable, more responsibility has fallen on Prasidh and Mohammed Siraj. Prasidh has responded with impressive spells and has increasingly looked like a bowler capable of changing the course of a match. His performances on the ongoing Sri Lanka tour have further strengthened his position. He has been among India’s wicket-taking options and has already claimed three wickets in the Test series, showing his effectiveness on pitches offering bounce. Also Read: Rishabh Pant back to Delhi? Capitals plan captaincy change ahead of IPL 2027 One of the biggest reasons behind Prasidh’s growing importance is the confidence he has earned from captain Shubman Gill. Gill has been impressed by the variety in Prasidh’s bowling and his ability to use extra bounce effectively, particularly on bouncy tracks. Prasidh has also developed the ability to make the older ball work for him. His variations, control over line and length and ability to attack the batter have made him a useful option when the conditions become tougher for fast bowlers. That confidence has seen him take up the role of India’s second frontline pacer alongside Siraj in the Test series against Sri Lanka. Prasidh’s Test numbers also show why he is being viewed as a bowler suited to the longest format. He has taken 28 wickets in eight Test matches at an economy rate of 4.35, according to the figures provided. His recent three-wicket performance against Sri Lanka has added to the growing belief that he can become a reliable Test bowler. However, injuries have been a major obstacle in Prasidh’s international career. He made his India debut in ODIs in 2021 before earning opportunities in the T20I and Test teams in 2023. Despite showing promise, he has struggled to maintain a consistent run in the side because of repeated injury setbacks. Had injuries not interrupted his progress, Prasidh could have established himself as a regular member of India’s bowling attack much earlier. Also Read: India eye series clean sweep as Colombo Test beckons His overall international record underlines his potential. In Tests, he has claimed 25 wickets in seven matches; in ODIs, he has taken 50 wickets from 28 matches. In T20Is, he has picked up nine wickets in eight appearances. The figures supplied for his Test record differ between the two sets of information, but the larger picture remains clear: Prasidh has shown the ability to contribute across all three formats. His ODI record is particularly notable, with 50 wickets from 28 matches, while his T20I experience has also given him exposure to different bowling demands. What makes Prasidh stand out is not just raw pace. He has worked extensively on his line and length, while his ability to generate bounce and create variations gives him more ways to trouble batters. For Gill, that makes the Karnataka pacer a valuable option, especially when India needs wickets rather than simply runs to be controlled. With his current form and growing confidence, Prasidh is now making a strong case to become a key player for India across formats. If he can stay fit and continue producing performances like these, the Karnataka fast bowler could become one of the main weapons in India’s pace attack.