India 'A' pacers look to step up to the plate against Australia 'A'
As India look towards the 2027 World Cup, where they begin their campaign against Australia on Oct 7, the threematch one-day series between India ‘A’ and Australia ‘A’ in Puducherry offers another window into the country’s pace reserves. The big question is: who can eventually emerge as the ideal partner for Jasprit Bumrah?
In Puducherry, fast bowlers of India's 'A' team are grappling with the challenge of stepping up against Australia in the upcoming three-match ODI series, which starts on October 7. The series follows India's recent struggle in the ODI series against the West Indies, where the bowlers conceded 295 and 405 runs in the first two games before chasing down a massive 352 in the final match.
India's 'A' coach Lakshmipathy Balaji remains optimistic about the potential of young pacers Arshad Khan, Gurjapneet Singh, and Yash Thakur, emphasizing the importance of patience and nurturing in developing world-class bowlers. He believes that while high-scoring games are common now, bowlers will adapt over time to meet the demands of modern cricket.
Despite the recent expensive outings by the young pacers in the West Indies series, Balaji sees no lack of talent in the Indian squad and asserts that a balanced contest between bat and ball will return once the bowling units gel together.
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