Prasidh Krishna's Vital Interventions Propel India in Pivotal Test

On Day 2 of the fifth Test against England, former Indian pacer Varun Aaron expressed admiration for Prasidh Krishna's game-changing spell that helped India seize momentum. The match, held in London, saw England start strongly with an opening partnership of 92 runs, but India bounced back thanks to efforts by Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, and significantly, Krishna.

Siraj took 4/86 and Akash Deep held the line with 1/80. However, it was Krishna's 4/62 that made the difference, coming at a crucial juncture to dismiss the tail. This performance prevented a potentially dangerous momentum shift, as JioHotstar expert Aaron noted that Krishna's timely breakthroughs helped preserve a fresh and confident Indian bowling attack.

Despite early criticism in the series, Krishna's revitalized rhythm and control were evident as the wicket gradually favored seamers. His contributions, alongside a united bowling effort, bowled England out for 247 after they appeared strong. India now leads by 52 runs after closing the day at 75/2, setting a solid platform for the upcoming innings.

(With inputs from agencies.)