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Prasidh Krishna Aims for ICC Glory with Team India After Injury Comeback

Indian fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has set his sights on being part of an ICC tournament-winning team. He reflected on the challenges of returning to the side after a couple of years of injury and adapting to new playing conditions. Krishna emphasized his goal to become more consistent and be the best bowler in the team to challenge every opposition. He also discussed the demands of his new role operating in the middle overs, where batsmen are aggressive.

Key Points: Prasidh Krishna on ICC Goals & Middle-Over Bowling Role

  • Aims for ICC tournament success
  • Reflects on injury comeback journey
  • Seeks bowling consistency
  • Adapting to middle-overs role
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'Want to go out to an ICC event and win that': Prasidh Krishna on long-term goal with Team India

India seamer Prasidh Krishna discusses his long-term goal to win an ICC event, adapting after injury, and his new middle-overs bowling role.

"I want to go out to an ICC event and win that one. - Prasidh Krishna"

Indore, Jan 18

India seamer Prasidh Krishna reflected on his long-term goals with the Men in Blue, now that he has become a regular in the side, and said that he aims to make it to the team for an ICC tournament and contribute to the team's championship-winning success.

Prasidh was part of the playing XI in the first two ODIs of the ongoing three-match series against New Zealand, but was rested for the final game on Sunday, with Arshdeep Singh being roped in. While he registered 2/60 in the first game that India won in Vadodara, the fast-bowler conceded 49 runs and scalped a wicket in as many overs that he bowled in the next game in Rajkot, which the home side went on to lose by seven wickets.

"I came in, I think I started off pretty well, and then a couple of years of injury took me some time to come back. And by the time I came back, actually, the format had changed. The powerplay rules, the other ball and everything. So it's been interesting, lots to learn. I've had this journey of up and down, and I think I've turned out pretty well," Prasidh said before the start of the third ODI when asked to reflect on his career, specifically with the Indian team.

Speaking further about his long-term and short -term goals, and the things that he wants to be working on with respect to his game, Prasidh added, "I want to get a lot more consistent in the way that I go about things that I do and then get better at it. Be the best one in the team and make sure you're challenging every other opposition that comes in your way. And keep winning more matches for the team. And all of us know that you want to go out to an ICC event and win that one."

Prasidh has usually operated with the new ball, but he was given the responsibility of handling the middle-overs in the white-ball setup with Team India. Asked about the ingredients required to operate during the middle overs and the shift in his zone of work, the 29-year-old said, "Every time I come on to bowl because it's the end of powerplay. And when you come on, it's the end of the second powerplay, and it's the death. So it is going to be quite hard. The batsmen are going to come hard at you. And that's when you need to be very consistent in the areas that you hit. Make sure you don't get predictable and bring in as many variations as you can."

- IANS

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Sarah B
His honesty about the journey post-injury and adapting to rule changes is refreshing. The middle overs are where matches are won or lost. If he can nail that role, he'll be a huge asset for the World Cup.
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Vikram M
I appreciate the ambition, but the figures in Rajkot were concerning. 49 runs in 8 overs without a wicket in the middle overs is expensive. He needs to back up this talk with more consistent performances. The competition for fast bowling spots is fierce.
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Priya S
Wishing him all the best! It's not easy coming back from injury. His height gives him a natural advantage for bounce. Just needs to work on his death bowling variations. The next ODI World Cup is at home, what a dream that would be to win! 💙
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Rohit P
Good attitude. We need bowlers who can think and adapt. The game has changed so much with two new balls. His role is tough but if he masters it, he'll be a match-winner. Let's support our players through the ups and downs.
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Kavya N
His point about not being predictable is key! Batsmen nowadays study bowlers so much. Wishing him luck. We all want that ICC trophy, don't we? The 2023 heartbreak still hurts. Hope he's part of the team that brings it home next time.

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