Prasidh Krishna Gets Brutally Trolled; Iceland Cricket Roasts India Pacer For Poor Economy

India pacer Prasidh Krishna faced yet another harsh outing with the ball in the second Test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The speedster went wicketless in 13 overs, leaking 72 runs at an alarming economy of 5.53 – prompting a wave of online trolling, criticism from experts, and even a savage dig from an unexpected source.

Trolled From the Arctic: Iceland Cricket Joins In

The most surprising roast came from Iceland Cricket, the famously cheeky Twitter handle, which took a sarcastic jab at Krishna’s economy rate. In a viral tweet, they wrote:

“People say it’s expensive in Iceland, but have they seen the economy rate of Prasidh Krishna?”

The tweet, while humorous, reflects growing frustration among fans over Krishna’s bowling form, especially in red-ball cricket.

Bleak Numbers Raise Eyebrows

In the first Test at Headingley, Krishna had returned 5 wickets for 220 runs from 35 overs, bowling with an economy rate of over 6.28. Despite his wicket tally, his inability to contain runs has exposed India’s bowling attack, particularly in the absence of rested spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.

In Birmingham, Krishna’s wicketless spell left extra pressure on Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, who were tasked with stemming England’s middle-order momentum.

India In Command Despite Krishna’s Struggles

Fortunately for India, Mohammed Siraj stepped up with a brilliant 6/70, bowling out England for 407 after a record 303-run stand between Harry Brook and Jamie Smith.

With a commanding 180-run lead, India closed Day 3 at 64/1, with KL Rahul and Karun Nair unbeaten at the crease.

What Next For Prasidh Krishna?

As India push for a win at Edgbaston, eyes will remain on Prasidh Krishna’s future in the Test squad. With his high economy rate and inability to apply sustained pressure, calls for a more consistent third pacer may grow louder – especially as the series intensifies.