Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Former Players Criticize Indian Bowlers
Former Indian players have criticized the performances of two Indian bowlers, Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana, during the ODI series against South Africa.
Prasidh Krishna was criticized for giving away many runs and not having clear strengths in his bowling.
Harshit Rana, who took four wickets in three games, was noted for his brilliance but also for sometimes bowling bad balls that disrupt his rhythm.
The former players believe that both bowlers need to improve their consistency and control to be more effective.
Prasidh Krishna conceded 85 runs in 8 overs during India's ODI defeat against South Africa in Raipur.
Mohammed Kaif criticized Krishna, stating he lacks clear strengths and is not extremely skilled in any area.
Harbhajan Singh questioned the exclusion of Mohammed Shami from the team and emphasized the need for experienced bowlers.
Harshit Rana took four wickets in three ODIs against South Africa but was criticized for sometimes bowling bad balls that disrupt his rhythm.
Krishnamachari Srikkanth suggested that Rana needs to improve his control over line and length to be more useful.
- Who
- Mohammed Kaif, Harbhajan Singh, and Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticized Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana
- What
- Prasidh Krishna was expensive in the ODI against South Africa, and Harshit Rana had inconsistent performances
- When
- During and after the ODI series against South Africa
- Where
- Raipur, India and other venues
- Why
- Kaif and Harbhajan believe Krishna lacks experience and clear bowling strengths, while Srikkanth noted Rana's inconsistency
- Player Criticized 1
- Prasidh Krishna
- Critic 1
- Mohammed Kaif
- Match Context 1
- India vs South Africa ODI in Raipur
- Runs Conceded 1
- 85 runs in 8 overs
- Wickets Taken 1
- 2 wickets
- Kaif's Assessment 1
- Lacks clear strengths, not skilled in any area
- Critic 2
- Harbhajan Singh
- Harbhajan's Concern 1
- Questioned exclusion of Mohammed Shami
- Player Criticized 2
- Harshit Rana
- Critic 2
- Krishnamachari Srikkanth
- Match Context 2
- India vs South Africa ODI series
- Wickets Taken 2
- 4 wickets in 3 games
- Srikkanth's Assessment 2
- Bowls brilliantly but sometimes loses rhythm
Sources
‘A bowler who doesn’t know his strengths, not extremely skilled in any area’: Former India batter slams pacer Prasidh Krishna for poor ODI show
Mohammed Kaif comes down heavily on out-of-form Prasidh Krishna; ‘he is a bowler who does not know his strengths’
