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Zaheer Khan highlights Gurnoor Brar as a fast-bowling prospect

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 7:48 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Zaheer Khan highlights Gurnoor Brar as a fast-bowling prospect

Summary

Zaheer Khan, former Indian fast bowler, praised young pacer Gurnoor Brar during the Lanka Premier League final in Colombo. He discussed India's injury challenges as over a dozen players undergo rehabilitation ahead of two Tests against Sri Lanka, including notable absences like Jasprit Bumrah. Khan emphasized the importance of balancing speed and craft among fast bowlers and expressed optimism about Brar's potential after training with him at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

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•More than a dozen Indian players are in rehabilitation for injuries.
•Jasprit Bumrah will miss upcoming Tests against Sri Lanka.
•Khan sees Gurnoor Brar as an exciting prospect for Indian cricket.
•Brar was trained at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
•Khan stresses the need for balance between speed and skill.

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Former India pacer Zaheer Khan opens up on India's injury crisis, workload management, Mohammed Shami's situation and the next generation of fast bowlers, singling out Gurnoor Brar as an exciting prospect who could have a lot to offer.
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