Former Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane believes veteran pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s absence helps Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna perform better, with the added responsibility. Rahane commented this during the ongoing first India-West Indies ODI in Thiruvananthapuram, following Prasidh’s brilliant spell. On a placid wicket, West Indies raced to 135/0 inside the first 20 overs. Yet, Prasidh returned with the figures of 2/60 in 10 overs.

Rahane said on Cricbuzz, “He has improved his consistency in length by pitching it up more. In a way, it’s good that Jasprit Bumrah isn’t there. Because of that, he has added responsibility. And we saw with Siraj on how he became a very good bowler when Bumrah wasn’t there by taking up more responsibility. Likewise, for Prasidh, it’s a great opportunity to be that guy without Bumrah.”

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Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik called Team India’s bowling passable in the ongoing first ODI against the West Indies. Apart from Prasidh Krishna, veteran spinner Kuldeep Yadav impressed with incredible figures of 4/40 in 10 overs.

“It was a decent bowling performance as a team. Nitish Kumar Reddy had a tough start. Gurnoor Brar is always going to be a wicket-taker but also expensive because of the lengths he bowls. So he will always provide wickets but go for runs. Naman Dhir was steady. He is not a full-time bowler and not someone who can give you 10 overs. He is restrictive and a defensive bowler,” said Karthik.