Banter and Boundaries: Prasidh Krishna's Sledging Strategy with Joe Root
Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna engaged in strategic banter with Joe Root during the fifth Test, aiming to unsettle the English batsman. Despite the tension, the players are friends off the field. Krishna's sledging helped him perform well, as he and Mohammed Siraj led India's comeback against England's aggressive batting.
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Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna thrived on a planned exchange of words with England's Joe Root during the second day of the fifth Test. The competitive banter, intended to throw off Root's concentration, is part of a strategic psychological game.
Krishna and Root, usually amiable off the cricket field, found themselves in a tense moment that required umpire intervention. Krishna admitted the minor on-field skirmish was part of the plan, demonstrating how such exchanges can provoke crucial reactions from opponents.
The encounter underlined Prasidh's mental game and resilience in tandem with Mohammed Siraj's bowling, which drove India's comeback. Meanwhile, Akash Deep's unique sendoff to Ben Duckett raised eyebrows, with England's Marcus Trescothick deeming it unnecessary.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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