India's fast bowler Prasidh Krishna impressed former Pakistan pacer, Shoaib Akhtar, with his performance in the first ODI against England. It was Krishna's debut ODI match and he bagged 4 wickets to change the course of the game.

Krishna conceded runs in the powerplay but he came back strongly to pick crucial wickets and bring India into the game. He dismissed Jason Roy (46), Ben Stokes (1), Sam Billings (18), and Tom Curran (11).

England were looking favorite to win the match after their openers Jonny Bairstow (94) and Roy added 135 runs for the first wicket. It was Krishna who broke the partnership. 

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Akhtar, in his YouTube video, called the performance 'miraculous' by Krishna and said, “He’s not Krishna, he’s ‘Karishma’ (miracle). The way he came back after getting beaten by the England openers and scalped four wickets is miraculous.”

“I’m very happy to see that Prasidh Krishna has made a very impactful comeback in the first ODI against England. As a fast bowler, you need to show your attitude, your guts, your talent, and skill to bounce back once you are down after leaking too many runs. But the way he scalped 4 wickets, very well done, and keep it up."

Akhtar advised the fast bowlers to not compromise with their pace even if they are getting hit for runs. “Whenever you get hit, just remember one thing – don’t drop your pace. Just keep an eye on the wickets and aim the ball there. You have to do only this if you don’t get what to do. Keep your pace up, never let it go down. End the game by keeping the pace on the higher side,” he added.

India won the first ODI by 66 runs after scoring 317/5. England were bowled out on 251; losing last 7 wickets for just 76 runs. Shikhar Dhawan was the Man of the Match for his 98 runs knock.