Before the first Test match to be held in Galle, Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel has given a special warning to his fast bowlers through gestures. Morkel has said that the ball used in Sri Lanka will become soft only after 25-30 overs, which can cause damage to the fast bowlers. According to Morkel, fast bowlers will not have much time to make an impact in the Galle Test. Because after 150 to 200 balls the ball will become soft and then fast bowlers will have difficulty in taking wickets.
The ball used in Sri Lanka is different from that of India
Let us tell you that Kookaburra ball is used in Sri Lanka whose stitching is pressed inside. There itself India In Tests, SG balls are used, which have raised seams and remain hard for a long time. Morne Morkel said, ‘We have skill, planning but the biggest challenge in Sri Lanka is the weather, humidity and Kookaburra balls. The Kookaburra ball becomes soft quickly, so as a fast bowler we have to bowl the ball at the right place with full force in short spells.
Who will be the second fast bowler?
Team India can field fast bowlers in the Galle Test. Mohammad Siraj is certain to play in this but there is a direct competition between Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar for the place of second fast bowler. Now it remains to be seen who the team management gives a chance to. There are reports that Team India can debut Gurnoor Brar. This fast bowler had bowled well in the warm-up match. Apart from this, he also played a match with India A against Sri Lanka A in which he took a total of 10 wickets. He can surprise Sri Lanka with his pace and bounce. Many former Sri Lankan cricketers have already described Gurnoor Brar as a big threat.