India pacer Prasidh Krishna has opened up about his return from injury, the demands of playing five-Test series and his preparations for the challenges ahead as Team India begins a crucial home season.
Krishna admitted that being away from cricket during an injury is difficult but stressed the importance of maintaining the right mindset during rehabilitation. “Being injured and unable to take part in the cricket that’s going on is difficult for anyone. “I always tell myself that if I was at a certain level when I got injured, I need to be ten times better when I come back. “New Zealand is going to be a completely different challenge. Krishna added that the Indian fast bowlers will need to adapt quickly once they arrive in New Zealand. Krishna also acknowledged the importance of the series in the World Test Championship cycle.
Because you have to do the same things again and again,” Krishna said, the rehab journey is gruelling. India will begin their home season with a three-match ODI series against the West Indies from September 27. The series will be an important part of India’s preparations for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, while the team will also have a highly anticipated home Test assignment against Australia ahead.
The India pacer said he wanted to return at a level much higher than where he was before his injury. That mindset is really important,” Krishna said. Looking ahead to India’s tour of New Zealand, Krishna said the conditions will provide a different challenge for the bowling unit. It’s a beautiful place to play, but as a bowler, it tests you in every way, your skill, your endurance and your ability to keep coming back session after session,” he said. “The idea is to equip ourselves with all kinds of skills so that, when we get there, we can pick and choose what we want to do,” he said. “We also know how important the series is in the WTC cycle, so I’m really looking forward to it,” he said.
