Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Krishna Reflects on Verbal Exchange with Root During Test
During a cricket match, Prasidh Krishna and Joe Root had a heated exchange.
Krishna complimented Root, but Root responded with angry words, which surprised Krishna.
Later, Krishna asked Root about the reaction.
Root explained he was trying to get himself motivated during the game.
Krishna mentioned that he didn't understand Root's initial reaction.
The match ended with India drawing the series.
Prasidh Krishna spoke about his exchange with Joe Root.
The exchange happened during the fifth Test at The Oval.
Krishna didn't understand Root's initial reaction.
Root said he was trying to motivate himself.
India drew the series 2-2.
- Who
- Prasidh Krishna and Joe Root
- What
- On-field exchange during fifth Test
- When
- During fifth Test
- Where
- The Oval
- Why
- Krishna questioned Root's reaction during match.
- Players Involved
- Prasidh Krishna and Joe Root
- Match
- Fifth Test at The Oval
- Series Outcome
- India drew series 2-2
- Krishna's Wickets in Series
- 14
- Root's Reaction
- Verbal Abuse
- Krishna's Comment
- You're looking in great shape
- Root's Reason for Reaction
- Motivating himself
Sources
Prasidh Krishna on heated argument with Root during 5th IND vs ENG Test: ‘I just said, ‘you’re looking in great shape’ and then it turned into a lot of abuse’
'Turned Into Lots Of Abuse': Prasidh Krishna Clears Air On Heated Moment With Joe Root
Don’t know why Root reacted that way: Prasidh on verbal duel in 5th Test against England
'Don't know why Root reacted that way'
