Former Australia fast-bowling great Glenn McGrath has identified Prasidh Krishna as the player who could take over from Mohammed Shami in India's pace unit. McGrath's assessment places the Karnataka quick among the leading candidates to shape the next phase of India's fast-bowling attack.
According to the report, McGrath believes Prasidh Krishna has the tools to grow into a major role for India, especially alongside Jasprit Bumrah. With Shami long seen as one of India's key seamers, any discussion around his eventual successor naturally draws attention, and McGrath's backing gives extra weight to Prasidh's prospects.
The view also underlines the importance of depth in India's bowling resources. Bumrah remains the headline name in the attack, but the future strength of the side will depend on who can partner him consistently, and Prasidh Krishna is now being talked about as a serious option for that responsibility.
While the long-term picture will depend on form, fitness and opportunities, McGrath's comments add to the growing belief that Prasidh Krishna could become a central figure in India's fast-bowling plans. For now, the discussion has firmly placed him in the conversation as a possible Mohammed Shami replacement.
