‘I don’t know why Rooty reacted (that way)…’: Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna reacted to his and Joe Root clash during India vs England test series
The star Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna has reacted to his and Joe Root's clash during the India vs England fifth test match at the Oval.
One of the standout performers in the recent Test series against England, India pacer Prasidh Krishna has opened up about his on-field exchange with Joe Root during the fifth Test at the Oval, saying he did not understand why the senior batter reacted in a heated manner.
Prasidh and Root were involved in an intense verbal altercation during the final Test, which India won by six runs to draw the five-match series 2-2.
“I don’t know why Rooty reacted (that way). I just said, ‘you’re looking in great shape’ and then it turned into a lot of abuse and all of that," he said on ESPNCricinfo.
"I did go and speak to most of them – including Root. I asked him what happened. He said, ‘I thought you abused me’. I said, ‘No’, and he replied, ‘I actually just wanted to get myself going as well, so I had to pump myself up.
"That’s what I love about the sport – that’s the way I’ve always played it. To see everybody, and especially a legend like him, putting it all out there and fighting for the team, even today, that’s something for everyone to learn.
"You’re out there to fight, to win battles. Sometimes it takes a lot more than just skill; it takes a lot of mental grit to be part of that journey,” he added.
With PTI Inputs.