Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has named Prasidh Krishna as Team India’s No. 2 pacer for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Praising the seamer for his wicket-taking ability, Pathan added that his ability to swing the ball and get some extra bounce could come in handy in South African conditions as well. If fit, Jasprit Bumrah will lead India’s fast bowling attack at the 2027 ODI World Cup as well.

During a discussion on Cricinfo, Pathan said: “Number two for me now is Prasidh Krishna right now because his wicket-taking ability has been outstanding. Look at the numbers. He’s nearly taking two wickets per game. When he was playing in Europe, where he was moving the new ball and he’s got extra bounce. He’s swinging the ball very nicely as well.”

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“We always talk about Prasidh Krishna being an Ishant Sharma kind of bowler, but he’s got much more skill as far as the away-going delivery is concerned. Ishant was more of an in-swing kind of bowler, but Prasidh Krishna has a lovely outswinger. He’s actually getting better as well. When the time comes, he can bowl with the older ball as well. So Prasidh Krishna for me, number two,” Pathan added.

However, Prasidh Krishna has played 30 ODIs for India and has picked up 53 wickets at an average of 27.09 and an economy rate of 5.97, with one five-fer and three four-fers. He was the Purple Cap winner in IPL 2025 for claiming 25 scalps in
15 matches as well.