The Karnataka-based right-arm pacer has been rewarded for his excellent domestic record - 34 wickets from nine first-class games at an average of just over 20. Prasidh Krishna is a skiddy customer who can swing the ball up front, while also holding a nasty bouncer under his sleeve.
The BCCI confirmed the development in an official statement:
The development comes close on the heels of India’s massive defeat at Headingley. After the match, skipper Virat Kohli had hinted at a possible rotation of first-choice players, especially fast-bowlers, to manage their workload. He told reporters in a post-match press conference:
Out of the pacers, Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Siraj looked the most out of touch in the third Test and it will be interesting to see if any of them make way for Prasidh Krishna.
Ravindra Jadeja still in the Indian squad
In equally good news, Ravindra Jadeja hasn’t been removed from the squad either in a sign that his knee injury might not be serious. Only Arzan Nagwaswalla now remains on standby for the series.
India’s full squad for the fourth Test: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (Captain), Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), R. Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohd. Shami, Md. Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Wriddhiman Saha (wicket-keeper), Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav, Prasidh Krishna
Standby player: Arzan Nagwaswalla
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