As India gears up for the five-match Test sequence in England beginning later this month, former Australia pacer Glenn McGrath feels India’s tempo assault wants to step up and scale back the burden on spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.
“Bumrah looks like he’s back to full fitness. He is a class bowler, there’s no doubt about that, but they want him fit and staying on the paddock. So the key to Bumrah’s longevity as well is the other bowlers around him,” mentioned McGrath, who is in the metropolis in his position as Director of Coaching at the MRF Pace Foundation.
“In Australia, he was a standout, but there wasn’t a lot of support. It’s important the others can bowl longer spells, which means Jasprit gets a bit more of a rest and they can use him a little bit better.”
The Australia legend additionally backed Prasidh Krishna as one bowler who can add enamel to India’s tempo assault. In the IPL this yr, the Karnataka pacer leads the wicket charts (25) and was spectacular for Gujarat Titans.
Impressive
“Prasidh Krishna has impressed me for a long time. I thought he should have bowled a little bit more in Australia. He has always had that potential. He looks fit and strong. I think he looks confident.”
“When you bowl, and you are starting to play Test cricket, and you’re doing well in all formats of the game, that carries. He looks like he knows his game well, and he is confident. He has to keep backing himself and go out there and do the business,” the 55-year-old added.
The sequence in opposition to England may also usher in a brand new period, following the retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and R. Ashwin. McGrath backed new Test captain Shubman Gill to do properly.
“I know he has done better on home soil than abroad. And that’s his next challenge. As captain, he wants to go over there and set the standard, especially in England, where it can be interesting. So, it’s a challenge for him, but I think he’s got good composure. I like his body language and the way he goes about it. I think he will be a good captain,” mentioned McGrath.
Published – June 02, 2025 07:41 pm IST
