Prasidh Krishna Undeterred by Bumrah's Absence, Backs India's Resilient Mindset After Test Loss to England

Following India's defeat in the opening Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England, pacer Prasidh Krishna has expressed confidence in the team's resilience and adaptability. Despite the loss at Headingley, Leeds, which gave England a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, Krishna emphasized the positive atmosphere within the Indian camp and their focus on learning from each other.

Prasidh Krishna emphasizes the team's positive culture and continuous learning.

India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has reiterated that Jasprit Bumrah, the team's pace spearhead, will participate in only three of the five Tests, a decision made prior to the series. This strategy aims to manage Bumrah's workload effectively.

Krishna addressed the situation, stating, "What a culture we guys have created. We are learning from each other, no matter who's there or who's around. And with Booms (Bumrah) around, he's been talking to all of us throughout, even before coming here… One thing you cannot get is experience — you have to go through it yourself. And yeah, I think all of us are excited."

He further highlighted the opportunities arising from Bumrah's absence, saying, "If you look at the team, everybody is here. Siraj has played a lot of games, he's going to continue playing, and whoever comes in — or whatever happens later — it's a great experience and an opportunity. That’s the way we look at it."

England's Historic Win and India's Response

England's victory was notable as they became the first team in over 60,000 first-class matches to chase down a 300-plus target despite conceding five individual centuries. Duckett (149) and Root (53*) played crucial roles in England's chase of 371, leading them to a final score of 373/5. Although India posted 835 runs in the match, with two centuries from Rishabh Pant, batting collapses proved costly.

Despite the defeat, Prasidh dismissed any suggestions of negativity within the Indian dressing room. He affirmed, "The dressing room is still positive, happy, and very, very motivated. Like I said, we came here knowing what this opportunity meant for all of us. And even in the game today, we might have looked quiet at times, but I think we still had a plan."

Prasidh Reflects on His Performance

While Bumrah impressed with five wickets in the first innings, Prasidh, along with Siraj and Shardul, faced challenges. Prasidh acknowledged his performance, particularly his economy rate, saying, "I definitely want to bring that number down — to the best I can. And I think I’m learning as well. It’s on me — I can’t say anything else. It’s my responsibility to get better, and that’s what I’m trying. That’s what I’m working on."

He added, "Every time I come out to bowl, I’m definitely looking to bowl a maiden. I’m not really trying to give away boundaries or anything... The lengths and lines I bowled weren’t perfect, to be honest, most of the time."

Prasidh Praises Captain Gill

This series marks Shubman Gill’s first stint as India’s Test captain following Rohit Sharma’s retirement. Prasidh, who has played under Gill at Gujarat Titans, praised his leadership, "About Shubman — yeah, I think he did a pretty good job. All of us saw how he rotated the bowlers, made sure everyone got enough breaks, and brought bowlers in at the right times… And knowing him, he created a very good atmosphere around the team."

Prasidh concluded by emphasizing the team's commitment to improvement, particularly among the lower-order batsmen. "As lower-order batsmen, we are definitely working on our game… I think it’s also about putting your mind into it — making sure you trust yourself, trust the skill you have, and stay at the crease a little longer. The runs and numbers will then follow. And we are working towards that," he stated.