“If he gets his height right”. Glenn McGrath backs an Indian pacer as Jasprit Bumrah’s long-term partner Cricket News:

India’s Prasidh Krishna with his colleagues celebrating (ANI Photo)

Chennai: As India look to usher in a new generation of fast bowlers, Australian great Glenn McGrath believes Prasidh Krishna has all the ingredients to make it. Jasprit Bumrahlong-term pace partner. The legendary fast bowler, who is the director of coaching at the MRF Pace Foundation, has been closely following Prasidh’s rise and feels that the tall Karnataka seamer has rekindled his potential in performances. “I’m a big fan of Prasidh,” McGrath said. “If he’s the right height, he’s got everything going for him.” “He’s really matured. He’s tall, bowls in good areas, creates bounce and has real pace. Sometimes he’s a little bit, but other than that, I think he’s the whole package. He has really developed and put his performance potential,” he said. India gave opportunities to a lot of young power during the recent tours of the UK and Zimbabwe as they prepare for a tough cycle of white-ball cricket, with the ODI and T20 World Cups to be played in South Africa and Australia-New Zealand. This means India will need a powerful attack firing on all cylinders, and McGrath believes the transition phase they are going through will not be easy. “You’ve got it Bumrah:who is a class bowler, and: Mohammed Shamiwhich is also world-class. Mohammed Siraj has been around for a long time too. You can’t expect to continue where you left off. It’s always a transition period,” he said, referring to the Australian team, which is also going through a similar phase. “Except for: Pat CumminsJosh Hazlewood and: Mitchell Starchardly anyone gets a chance… So it’s not going to be easy for Australia either.” McGrath also pointed out that Bumrah’s unorthodox action required careful work management. “The way he powers through the last few overs probably puts more stress on his body than most bowlers. It will be interesting to see how he handles himself,” McGrath said. While India seem to want to speed up the young bowlers, McGrath insists that the experienced pacers have an important role to play. “It’s always good to have experience there. The young bowlers learn by playing with the senior guys. I was blessed to watch Craig McDermott and Merv Hughes. That’s where you really learn. I always choose an experienced team over a potential team,” he said. When veterans like: Shami: or: Bhuvneshwar Kumar Could still return, McGrath said the decision depends on their bodies, motivation and selections. “If they are willing to put in the work and their body allows it, then why not? As fast bowlers get older, the job gets harder. In the end, it’s up to them and those who choose. “ McGrath also called for a rethink on the way fast bowlers recover after injuries, arguing that modern systems often “wrap bowlers in cotton wool” instead of making them stronger.

“The best way is to get stronger. Even if you’re injured, you have to keep working on the parts of the body that you can train.