‘Krishna has looked ahead in all aspects’: Kaif, Pujara praise pacer as IND enforce follow-on vs SL
Captain Shubman Gill chose to enforce the follow-on against Sri Lanka on Day 4, placing India in a strong position to claim the Colombo Test and secure a 2-0 series lead. Debutant spinner Saransh Jain claimed the final two wickets, leaving Sri Lanka 13 runs short of avoiding the follow-on. However, the standout performance came from pacer Prasidh Krishna, who took three crucial wickets in his spell on Wednesday.
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif commended Krishna for his incisive spell, noting that he outshone senior partner Mohammed Siraj. Siraj, a veteran with nearly 45 Test matches under his belt, praised Krishna for looking ahead in all aspects of his bowling, particularly on this tour. Former batter Cheteshwar Pujara highlighted Krishna's success, attributing it to a change in angle and the strategic use of short balls, including bouncers, which contributed to his three wickets in 14 overs.
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