Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Prasidh Krishna Wins Impact Player Honour After Sri Lanka Series
Prasidh Krishna received an award for helping India win its Test series against Sri Lanka.
He took seven wickets in two matches.
He was India’s most successful fast bowler during the series.
Jasprit Bumrah was not playing.
Performance analyst Hari Prasad Mohan said Krishna bowled very well in difficult conditions.
He also joked that Krishna asked so many questions about data that he could become an analyst.
Krishna said the whole team and support staff helped make the victory possible.
He especially thanked the reserves and staff who worked in the heat.
Prasidh Krishna was named India’s Impact Player of the Series after the Test win over Sri Lanka.
Krishna took seven wickets in two Tests at an average of 24.57.
He was India’s leading pacer in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence, with best figures of 3/52.
Performance analyst Hari Prasad Mohan praised Krishna for making the ball talk and seeking extensive data.
Manav Suthar took 16 wickets and Ravindra Jadeja claimed eight to lead India’s bowling figures.
- Who
- Prasidh Krishna, India’s Test team, Sri Lanka’s team, and India’s support staff were involved.
- What
- Krishna received India’s Impact Player of the Series medal after India won the two-Test series.
- When
- During the two-Test series against Sri Lanka; no specific date is given.
- Where
- Sri Lanka.
- Why
- Krishna was recognised for taking seven wickets and playing a key role in India’s series victory.
- Award
- India’s Impact Player of the Series
- Wickets
- Seven wickets in two Tests
- Bowling average
- 24.57
- Best figures
- 3/52
- Leading wicket-takers
- Manav Suthar took 16 wickets and Ravindra Jadeja took eight
- Context
- Krishna was India’s leading pacer in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence