Big Blow For India Ahead Of West Indies Tests: Prasidh Krishna Suffers Concussion In India A Game

India’s Test plans suffered a scare in Lucknow as fast bowler Prasidh Krishna was forced off the field with a concussion during the second unofficial Test between India A and Australia A. He was struck on the helmet while batting, continued briefly after an on-field concussion check, but walked off three overs later. India A later named pacer Yash Thakur as the concussion substitute, making the replacement official when the hosts were bowled out.

How The Injury Happened

Prasidh was batting in the lower order when a short ball climbed and hit the helmet. The medical team conducted a mandatory concussion assessment on the field. Although he resumed batting and added a few more overs, he began to feel uncomfortable and returned to the dressing room. Mohammed Siraj came in to replace him at the crease, and when India A’s innings ended, Yash Thakur was listed as the final batter in Prasidh’s place, confirming the concussion sub.

Medical Status And What It Means

The full extent of the injury is yet to be confirmed. As per protocol, symptoms will be monitored over the next 24–48 hours. Any decision on his availability will be taken by the medical staff in consultation with the player, especially with the national selectors set to name the squad for the two-Test home series against West Indies.

Given that the Tests are around the corner, the timing is tight. Even mild concussions can require rest, and player welfare takes priority. If cleared, Prasidh will remain in contention. If not, the selectors may look at pace cover.

Prasidh’s Position In The Pecking Order

Prasidh is firmly in the discussion for India’s red-ball pace group alongside Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Akash Deep. His five-Test tour of England earlier this year was a key step in his red-ball career. He took 14 wickets in three matches at an average a shade over 37, showing his hit-the-deck style can trouble set batters.

The current India A series is his first competitive action since that tour. The raw numbers have been modest so far—wicketless for 90 runs in 21 overs in the first match, and 1 for 76 in 17 overs in the first innings of the second—but the A series was also a workload and rhythm tune-up before possible Test duty.

Match Situation In Lucknow

India A were dismissed for 194 in reply to Australia A’s 420, leaving a sizable first-innings deficit. At stumps on Day Two, India A struck back with the ball to leave Australia A 16 for 3 in their second innings, but the visitors still held a strong overall lead. After this match, the two sides will play three unofficial ODIs in Kanpur.

What Selectors Will Consider

• Medical clearance: Concussion management is conservative. Any symptoms will rule him out.

• Bowling balance: If Prasidh is unavailable, selectors will weigh bench depth for new ball and reverse swing, and consider who complements Bumrah and Siraj.

• Workload and readiness: Even if cleared, match load and training reports will guide how much he can bowl in the immediate term.

Possible Next Steps

• Symptom monitoring through the standard return-to-play protocol.

• If symptom-free, light training before any decision on selection.

• If symptoms persist, rest and re-evaluation; selector contingency planning for the West Indies series.

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Why This Matters For India

India’s attack is built around pace leaders who can strike early and sustain pressure through the middle. Prasidh adds bounce and a hard length that complements Bumrah’s skills and Siraj’s seam movement. If he is fit, India retain a rounded pace unit. If not, depth must step up immediately against a West Indies lineup that will target the new-ball spells.