Shubman Gill supports tall fast bowlers for middle overs ahead of World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 9:07 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
India's captain Shubman Gill emphasized the need for tall fast bowlers to improve the team's performance in the middle overs, particularly ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. He highlighted bowlers Gurnoor Brar, Prasidh Krishna, and Harshit Rana as critical to achieving consistent breakthroughs. Recent matches showed mixed results for India; they struggled against Australia and New Zealand but performed better against South Africa and Afghanistan. Gill noted the importance of adaptability in bowling lengths based on pitch conditions and expressed confidence in the emerging pace quartet's abilities.
- •Gill backs Gurnoor Brar, Prasidh Krishna, and Harshit Rana for middle overs.
- •India managed only four wickets in middle overs against Australia.
- •The team plans to adapt bowling lengths based on pitch conditions.
- •Mixed results were noted during the recent series against Afghanistan.
- •Brar performed well in his debut series, taking seven wickets.
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — Who will take wickets in middle overs? Shubman Gill pins hope on tall fast bowlers
"India's search for consistent middle-over wickets has prompted a shift in strategy, with Shubman Gill backing tall fast bowlers like Gurnoor Brar, Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana to shoulder the responsibility. The captain explained why India is prioritising pace, bounce and flexibility over fixed bowling roles ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
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