Tension on the Pitch: Prasidh Krishna vs. Joe Root
India's pacer Prasidh Krishna's playful banter with England's Joe Root during the test match was part of India's strategy. The confrontation required umpire intervention as Root reacted strongly. Prasidh relishes on such competitive exchanges, which seemingly help him extract the best performance on the field.
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In an electrifying moment during the fifth and final Test match, Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna strategically engaged in banter with English batsman Joe Root. The exchange, which unfolded on the second day, led to a spirited reaction from Root, prompting intervention from the umpires.
Prasidh, speaking at the post-match conference, described the incident as a manifestation of the competitive edge between players who are otherwise friends off the field. He acknowledged that getting under players' skin is sometimes part of the game strategy.
The dynamic on-field confrontation seemed to fuel Prasidh's performance, as he went on to take a crucial four-wicket haul alongside Mohammed Siraj, helping India make a significant comeback. England's batting coach Marcus Trescothick later commented on the intense exchange and the unusual send-off to Ben Duckett by another Indian pacer.
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