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India's pace attack struggles ahead of New Zealand tour

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 7:07 AM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

India's pace attack struggles ahead of New Zealand tour

Summary

India's T20I series against the West Indies has highlighted serious vulnerabilities in their pace bowling unit. With Jasprit Bumrah absent, young bowlers Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav, and Prince Yadav faced difficulties adapting, leading to a high economy rate and numerous extras. Despite one successful outing at Indore, they struggled to contain the aggressive West Indies batting lineup throughout the series. Ahead of their tour to New Zealand, the team's management is under pressure to improve consistency and execution amid challenging conditions. Fast-bowling coach Morne Morkel emphasized the need for mental recovery among players following a taxing schedule.

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Status Watch

•India conceded 11.46 runs per over during the series
•Arshdeep, Mayank, and Prince combined for 18 extras in one match
•Bhuvneshwar Kumar's potential recall could offer experience
•Morne Morkel stresses mental fatigue's impact on player performance
•Upcoming New Zealand tour features different pitch conditions

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7:07 AMYahoo Sports — 11.46 RPO, 13 wides, 18 extras: India’s pace attack under pressure ahead of New Zealand tour

What they're saying

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India's T20I series versus the West Indies has revealed significant challenges within their pace bowling lineup. The missing Jasprit Bumrah has compounded the team's struggles, leaving young bowlers Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav, and Prince Yadav to find their footing. Fast-bowling coach Morne Morkel has discussed the mental strain affecting the players, highlighting the difficulties that lie ahead on India's upcoming tour of New Zealand.
— Yahoo Sports

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