Prasidh Krishna, chosen ahead of Arshdeep Singh in the playing XI, went wicketless in the first innings while conceding 72 runs from 13 overs at an economy rate of 5.50.
Prasidh Krishna Under Fire After Another Expensive Spell in Edgbaston Test
Team India pacer Prasidh Krishna faced heavy criticism from fans following another costly performance in the ongoing Test match against England at Edgbaston. Selected over Arshdeep Singh, Krishna failed to make an impact, finishing the first innings wicketless while conceding 72 runs in 13 overs at an economy rate of 5.50.
Expectations were high when Krishna entered Test cricket, known for his height, pace, and ability to generate bounce. However, his red-ball journey has been disappointing. His lack of control and consistency has proven costly, with England’s Jamie Smith and Harry Brook punishing him severely as they closed the gap on India’s lead despite early setbacks.
Krishna’s struggles began in the first Test, where he gave away 128 runs in the first innings for just three wickets, with an alarming economy of 6.40. The trend continued in the second innings, where he conceded 92 runs for two wickets at 6.10 economy. With these figures, Krishna now holds the dubious record of having the worst economy rate in Test cricket history among bowlers who have delivered at least 500 balls.
Prasidh Krishna Should Stick to IPL 🤡 pic.twitter.com/SLWN90xvG2
— Homie (@homelander_yyy) July 4, 2025
Sorry to say, but 35-year-old Bhuvi is still better than this prime Prasidh Krishna in these English conditions.
— Sandarbh Raj (@Sandarbh_Raj) July 4, 2025
The 29-year-old Prasidh Krishna struggled significantly during England’s counterattack, particularly when Harry Brook and Jamie Smith took charge. Jamie Smith, in a brutal assault, hammered Krishna for 23 runs in a single over — a sequence that included a six, four boundaries, and a wide — further highlighting the pacer’s lack of control and composure under pressure.
Mohammed Siraj takes charge in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence
Mohammed Siraj (6-70) and the recalled Akash Deep (4-88), filling in for the rested Jasprit Bumrah, shared all 10 wickets as England faltered with six ducks, giving India a commanding 180-run lead.
By stumps, India had extended their lead to 244 runs, standing at 64-1 in their second innings.
