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Who will take wickets in middle overs? Gill pins hope on tall fast bowlers
Published 21 June 2026 ยท sports
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
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.
Published: June 21, 2026 โข 9:07 AM IST ยท Updated: June 21, 2026 โข 10:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
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.