Prasidh Krishna’s impressive five-wicket haul for India A against South Africa A in the ongoing unofficial Test has generated mixed reactions among fans and experts. While some hail it as a promising sign for his Test aspirations, others remain cautious, citing his recent inconsistency.ย Krishna’s performance was undoubtedly impactful. His fiery spell of 43/5, including a hat-trick, dismantled the South Africa A tail and restricted them to a total of 319 runs.
This performance comes hot on the heels of his four-wicket haul in the recent T20I series against Australia. However, his inconsistency has raised concerns. His disappointing outing in the third T20I, where he conceded 68 runs, contributed to his omission from the white-ball squad for the South Africa tour.
Despite this, Krishna’s overall record in first-class cricket is impressive, with 49 wickets in 11 games. This, coupled with his recent showing, makes him a strong contender for a spot in the Indian Test squad.
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Fans on X (formerly Twitter) have expressed diverse opinions on Krishna’s performance. Some see it as a sign of his potential and believe he deserves a chance in the Test series. Others remain skeptical, highlighting the need for consistent performance and highlighting the fierce competition for bowling slots.
Blud conceded same amount of runs in t20’s he played recently ๐๐
โ Karthik (@vsk_says) December 13, 2023
Hattrick as well
โ Karthik Rao (@Cric_Karthikk) December 13, 2023
It’s always great to see a young player like Prasidh Krishna performing well and making an impact on the game. It’s even more impressive that he’s doing this against a strong South African A team.
โ Sonam Murarkar (@murarkar_sonam) December 13, 2023
Great bowling ๐
I hope India play better than T20iโ HM Naveed (@hmnaveed56) December 13, 2023
Five-wicket haul for Prasidh Krishna against South Africa A. ๐ช
– He is preparing well for Test series. pic.twitter.com/NJkbx7bEhR
โ Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 13, 2023
Whatever happens we need to win this test series at any cost!
โ Saeed๐ (@iamsid_b) December 13, 2023
Ek wicket chod ke sab minnow ko out kiya hai ๐๐
โ sports lover (@kh413749) December 13, 2023
Jaha zarurat Hoti ha vaha toh Peet ke aa jata ha yeh ๐ฅฒ
โ Bhawesh ๐ (@Bhaweshkr_) December 13, 2023
He is suited well for test especially on d bouncy pitches.
โ Shash! (@breathcric) December 13, 2023
He will be the leader of Indian bowling in future
โ Jack Sparrow (@Indiankira1) December 13, 2023
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While the debate continues, Krishna himself is undoubtedly focused on seizing the opportunity presented by the unofficial Test series. A strong performance could solidify his position as a potential future Test bowler for India, while a lackluster outing could raise further doubts about his consistency.
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One thing is certain: Prasidh Krishna is a talented bowler with immense potential. The coming days will be crucial in determining whether he can translate that potential into consistent success and earn his place in the Indian Test team.
