India pacer Prasidh Krishna has officially received the all-clear from the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) to resume competitive cricket across all formats. Following rigorous simulation tests conducted over the past two days at the Bengaluru facility, the CoE medical team declared the 30-year-old fit for return-to-match assessment. This clearance is a significant boost for the Indian squad, confirming that Krishna has successfully recovered from the hamstring injury he sustained during the second ODI against the West Indies in Guwahati on September 30.
BCCI’s CoE gives green light after successful simulation tests in Bengaluru.
The pacer is expected to board the next available flight to New Zealand to join the main squad. While he has already been ruled out of the five-match ODI series commencing on November 4, his primary target is the third and final unofficial Test between India A and a New Zealand side, which kicks off on November 7. This timeline aligns with the BCCI’s earlier withdrawal of Krishna from the ODI squad on October 30, a decision made to ensure he underwent proper rehabilitation protocols before re-entering high-intensity competition.
Krishna’s swift recovery underscores his status as a reliable and high-impact option for the Indian attack. Having been initially named for the first three ODIs subject to fitness checks, his successful passage through the simulation tests validates the medical team’s cautious approach. With the New Zealand tour looming, Krishna’s availability for the Test match provides crucial depth and experience to the pace battery, allowing selectors to manage workload and performance optimally ahead of the official series.
Source: Cricbuzz
