India's fast bowling has been a talking point throughout the five-test series in England. On Day 2 of the final Test at The Oval, one pacer stood out: Prasidh Krishna, who returned figures of 4 for 62.
His bowling helped India back into the contest. Former India fast bowler Varun Aaron hailed Krishna's effort as the culmination of a remarkable comeback journey.
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Varun Aaron on Prasidh Krishna's IPL and India comeback
Aaron highlighted Krishna's recovery from injury and his recent form across formats.
"Prasidh Krishna is a success story for Indian cricket because he had a back operation a year and a half ago, had a lot of injury issues. I feel the NCA sometimes receives a lot of flak for not getting players back into the Indian team. But Prasidh Krishna is a success story for the NCA. Great rehabilitation, now he's back," said Aaron.
Krishna missed over a year of cricket after undergoing surgery but returned through the IPL where he won the Purple Cap and now finds himself making an impact in red-ball cricket too.
England were going well at 109 for one at lunch on Day 2, responding to India's modest 224. But Krishna dismissed Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton in quick succession.
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He then dismissed Gus Atkinson before rain halted play. His spell brought India back into the match and sparked a visible shift in intensity on the field.
Top wicket-takers in IPL 2025: Purple Cap race
| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy | 4w | 5w | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prasidh Krishna | GT | 15 | 25 | 19.52 | 8.27 | 1 | 0 | 4/41 |
| Noor Ahmad | CSK | 14 | 24 | 17.00 | 8.16 | 2 | 0 | 4/18 |
| Trent Boult | MI | 16 | 22 | 23.50 | 8.96 | 1 | 0 | 4/26 |
| Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 11 | 21 | 15.80 | 8.30 | 1 | 0 | 4/33 |