Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Morne Morkel Praises Prasidh Krishna After Vital Colombo Spell
Prasidh Krishna is a fast bowler for India.
He bowled well in Colombo and took three wickets for 47 runs.
One important wicket was Kamindu Mendis, who was batting well for Sri Lanka.
His coach, Morne Morkel, said Krishna has become stronger mentally.
Krishna is learning to ignore criticism and focus on playing cricket.
India often asks him to bowl fast, bouncing deliveries, even though this is difficult.
Morkel said Krishna has also become better at bowling fuller deliveries.
India want two quick wickets so Sri Lanka may have to bat again immediately.
India’s wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant was badly bruised and did not keep wickets on Day 3.
Prasidh Krishna took 3/47 in 14 overs during India’s second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Morne Morkel said Krishna’s biggest improvement has been mental, including blocking outside criticism and trusting his game.
Krishna dismissed Kamindu Mendis after an 87-run fourth-wicket partnership with Pasindu Sooriyabandara.
Morkel said Krishna has handled India’s demanding short-ball role for two or three years while improving his fuller-length bowling.
Rishabh Pant was reportedly badly bruised and missed wicketkeeping on Day 3, with Dhruv Jurel replacing him.
- Who
- India fast bowler Prasidh Krishna and bowling coach Morne Morkel were central to the reports; Rishabh Pant was also discussed.
- What
- Morkel praised Krishna’s mental development, difficult tactical role and 3/47 spell, while providing an update on Pant’s injury.
- When
- The comments were made on Tuesday after Day 3 of the second Test, played on August 25, 2026.
- Where
- The second Test was being played at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Why
- Morkel said Krishna has improved by ignoring outside criticism, trusting his game and embracing the team’s short-ball strategy.
- Krishna’s figures
- 3 wickets for 47 runs in 14 overs
- Key dismissal
- Krishna dismissed Kamindu Mendis after an 87-run fourth-wicket partnership
- Krishna’s role
- India uses his extra pace and bounce during selected phases, including difficult short-ball spells
- Krishna’s development
- Morne Morkel said he has handled the demanding role for two or three years and improved his fuller-length bowling
- Match situation
- Sri Lanka trailed India by 238 runs and India sought two early wickets to enforce the follow-on
- Pant’s condition
- Morkel said Rishabh Pant was badly bruised and hoped he could return on Day 4
- Replacement wicketkeeper
- Dhruv Jurel kept wickets for India on Day 3
