Star Indian pacer likely to be dropped for the 3rd Test at Lord’s despite full fitness — shocking reason behind the move raises eyebrows.
New Delhi: India performed brilliantly in the Edgbaston Test and defeated England by 336 runs. This was India’s first win on this ground. The new generation team led by Shubman Gill made a strong mark in the Test. Now the series is tied at 1-1 and the third Test will be played at Lord’s from July 10. Shubman Gill played two brilliant innings of 269 and 161 runs while fast bowler Akash Deep played a decisive role in India’s victory by taking 10 wickets in the match. This performance was historic for Team India.
Who will return to the team?
Indian fast bowling attack leader Jasprit Bumrah was rested in the second Test but captain Gill has confirmed that he will play in the Lord’s Test. Now the question arises, which player will be dropped?
Who will get a chance, who will be out?
After Akash Deep‘s performance, it is impossible to drop him from the team, while Mohammed Siraj also took seven wickets. Karun Nair, who scored 31 and 26, tried to make an impression in his first number three innings and will get another chance. Washington Sundar and Nitish Reddy will also be retained in the team.
Prasidh Krishna may be out
Prasidh Krishna may be dropped as part of the possible change. He recorded figures of 0/72 and 1/39 in the match and proved expensive in the first Test as well.
Jamie Smith’s attack on Prasidh Krishna
On the third day of the second Test, England’s Jamie Smith thrashed Prasidh Krishna fiercely. In one over, he hit 4 fours and 1 six and scored 23 runs. This was a setback for India after Mohammad Siraj’s brilliant start.
Worst economy rate in Test history
According to a social media post, Prasidh Krishna has now become the bowler with the worst economy rate in Test history (bowling at least 500 balls). His economy rate is more than five, which is considered extremely expensive at the Test level.
Who held the previous record?
Earlier this shameful record was held by Bangladesh’s Shahadat Hossain, who conceded 3731 runs in 38 matches and had an economy rate of 4.16. He represented Bangladesh between 2005 and 2015.
