India pacer Prasidh Krishna has shared insights into his recovery from injury as Team India gears up for a demanding home season, which includes a five-Test series. Krishna emphasized the rigorous preparations necessary to meet the challenges ahead, reflecting on both the physical and mental aspects of returning to competitive cricket.
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. With the 2027 ODI World Cup set to be hosted in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, Krishna is excited about the challenge, particularly for the fast bowlers. “High-scoring games have become the norm, with 300 and 350 now becoming regular scores. India will face the West Indies in a three-match ODI series from September 27 to October 3. The matches will be available live on JioHotstar and the Star Sports Network from 2 PM onwards. The series will mark the beginning of an important stretch of cricket for India as the team continues to prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup and upcoming Test challenges.
Because you have to do the same things again and again,” Krishna said, the rehab journey is gruelling.
“The people around you are also crucial, so surrounding yourself with good people, especially family and friends, is very important,” he added. 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. “I’ve experienced five-Test series twice now, once in Australia and once in England, and I’ve grown a lot from those experiences,” Krishna said. “It’s a completely different challenge to stay in rhythm and carry momentum across five games and 25 days of cricket,” he added. “We also know how important the series is in the WTC cycle, so I’m really looking forward to it,” he said. You need to be able to run in and bowl your heart out wherever you play,” he said. “Like batting, bowling is about partnerships, being able to complement each other and deliver whatever the team needs,” he added. “The ODI format is very interesting, and I think it’s the toughest format because you have to adapt between different phases of the game,” Krishna said. But that’s the challenge,” he said. “One-day cricket is exciting, and a World Cup in South Africa will be particularly exciting for fast bowlers,” he said.
Speaking to JioStar, Krishna reflected on his rehabilitation journey and explained how mental resilience helped him return to cricket. 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. He also highlighted the importance of having the right people around during the recovery process. “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 has already experienced the demands of five-Test series in Australia and England and believes those experiences have helped him grow as a cricketer. Krishna also acknowledged the importance of the series in the World Test Championship cycle. The pacer attributed his consistency in Test cricket to his ability to adapt to different conditions and work effectively with his bowling partners. “I think it’s the ability to adapt and deliver, no matter what the conditions are. Krishna also compared bowling partnerships to batting partnerships, stressing the importance of understanding what the team needs. He pointed out how modern ODI cricket has increased the pressure on bowlers, particularly with the powerplay rules. “For a bowler who has to operate in all three phases, the powerplay has made it even more challenging. Krishna believes the South African conditions could provide an exciting challenge for fast bowlers. He also highlighted the increasing scoring rates in ODI cricket and the need for bowlers to develop different strategies. But for us as bowlers, the challenge is to restrict the opposition as much as possible and come up with different tactics to get the job done,” Krishna added.
