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Surprised that Ishant is considered number three even after playing 100 Tests: Prasad on IND's pace attack for WTC Final



Former Indian bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad said he himself wants to play both R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja with three pacers -- Ishant Sharma, Mohammad Shami and Jasprit Bumrah.

Former India bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad believes that Ishant Sharma should be the third pacer in India's pacer attack for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship against New Zealand, which kickstarts on June 18 in Southampton.

While Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami are almost certain to find a spot in the final playing, a tussle between Ishant and Mohammed Siraj is expected for the place of the third pacer. Speaking about the same, Venkatesh Prasad admitted he was surprised to see people questioning Ishant Sharma's place in the side.

In an interview with news agency PTI, Prasad said the selection of the playing XI will be a straightforward decision for captain Virat Kohli. However, he himself wants to play both R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja with three pacers -- Ishant Sharma, Mohammad Shami and Jasprit Bumrah.

"Ashwin and Jadeja and three fast bowlers seem to be the best combination. Bumrah, Shami and Ishant Sharma have the experience of playing in different conditions, they know their roles very well. The strategy is very simple. Who can make use of the new ball better? Both Bumrah and Shami have got an amazing seam position and great control over line and length," said Prasad.

"I am surprised that Ishant is considered number three even after playing 100 Tests. He also has a lot of experience of playing county cricket in England," he added.

Prasad further stated he rather not pay too much attention to the opposition's strengths.

"I hope to see the game go to the fifth day. Especially in India, we didn't see it go beyond the third or fourth day. It should reach day five but in English conditions, the Dukes ball does something more often than not. The batsmen will have to adapt quickly and the bowlers will need to figure out the end which is more suited to them," said Prasad.


Source : https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/surprised-that-ishant-is-considered-number-three-even-after-playing-100-tests-venkatesh-prasad-on-india-s-pace-attack-for-wtc-final-101623727438678.html