Former Indian fast bowler Niranjana Nagarajan praised rising pacer Kranti Gaud for her bowling action, likening it to veteran speedster Mohammed Shami. Gaud’s impressive performance, including a historic five-wicket haul at Lord’s, earned her a place on the honours board.
Nagarajan expressed pride in Gaud’s achievement, highlighting her smooth run-up and potential to excel at the international level. Observing Gaud’s bowling technique, Nagarajan noted the similarity to Shami’s style and emphasized the importance of focusing on accuracy in her deliveries.
Nagarajan commended the team management for supporting Gaud’s development and emphasized her significant contribution to the Indian team. He highlighted Gaud’s progress, mental strength, and ability to handle pressure, predicting a promising future for the talented bowler.
Yastika Bhatia’s maiden international century in the same match was also lauded, especially considering her comeback from a knee injury. Nagarajan praised Bhatia’s resilience and mental fortitude, underscoring the importance of character in Test cricket and predicting a bright future for the young batter.
Nagarajan credited the BCCI’s reintroduction of the domestic multi-day tournament for India’s success in Test cricket. He emphasized the importance of mental preparation and patience in the longer format, attributing India’s recent victories to the players’ exposure to multi-day cricket at the domestic level.
