Former India batsman VVS Laxman said that Team India had gone into the first ODI against England with a ‘good balance’ and said that 25-year-old Prasidh Krishna, who earned his maiden cap on Tuesday, could ‘truly be a future star for India’.
Laxman said that the bowling line-up also looks well-balanced and added that spinner Kuldeep Yadav will be looking to make an impact for India.
“In the bowling line-up, there is also good balance, and also variety. There is Kuldeep Yadav, who can show, who would be looking to make an impact.
“Prasidh Krishna, what a great opportunity for him to represent the country. Truly, truly a future star for our country,” Laxman said on Star Sports.
In a surprise decision, wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant and India’s new batting sensation Suryakumar Yadav missed out. The management decided to go with the tried and tested batting line-up of Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul.
Laxman felt that it was a good balanced side to challenge the world champions as there was a lot of experience in the team.
“Yes, India can challenge the world champions with this line-up. There is a lot of experience and exuberance in that batting line-up.
“They have experience in form of Dhawan, Rohit, Virat, KL Rahul. Opportunity for Krunal Pandya,” he added.
Team India on Tuesday gave a debut to Prasidh Krishna and Mumbai Indians all-rounder Krunal Pandya.
