Gurnoor Brar takes the old-school fast bowler route

Bengaluru: India pacer Gurnoor Brar, 26, believes his recent bowling stints alongside senior quicks Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj have helped him gain consistency in lengths, paving the way for him to become an all-format bowler. Over the last three months, Brar has taken 11 wickets in six ODIs with an economy rate around seven. However, he aims to improve upon this with the newfound knowledge gained during his time with the national team during ODI series against Afghanistan and England.

Brar's primary objective during his stint with the national team was to fine-tune his consistency in bowling lengths and decide which batsman he could target based on the wicket conditions. He credits his interactions with India head coach Gautam Gambhir, bowling coach Morne Morkel, and other senior colleagues like Bumrah and Siraj for helping him refine his craft. According to Brar, the experience of watching Bumrah, Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna prepare and attack batters consistently has been both fun and educational.

Managing workload is a significant aspect of Brar's career, and he aspires to be an old-school fast bowler who keeps bowling regardless of the match duration. He has already demonstrated this mindset during his two-match stint in Sri Lanka, bowling 54.3 overs in total without any apparent issues. Brar maintains a strong belief in the importance of a free mind and a prejudice-free approach to bowling, stating that it can make all the difference on any wicket, regardless of conditions.