Prasidh Krishna named Impact Player after India’s 1-0 Test series win in Sri Lanka
Prasidh Krishna was named Impact Player of the Series after India’s 1-0 Test series win over Sri Lanka on August 29, 2026. The fast bowler took seven wickets across the two Tests and received the award following the conclusion of the tour.
Krishna stepped up in Jasprit Bumrah's absence, finishing the series with an average of 24.57 and best figures of 3/52. He provided India with a steady pace option throughout the tour and produced consistent performances in conditions that tested the bowlers. Those returns formed the statistical basis for his Impact Player recognition.
The award was presented to Krishna by India's performance analyst Hari Prasad Mohan, who praised the bowler's preparation, discipline and ability to keep testing Sri Lanka's batters. Hari Prasad said in a video posted by the BCCI: "So, the Impact Player of the Series goes to someone who had put the hard yards, made the ball talk, kept asking the right question to the batters, even in these adverse conditions. He made an impact with the ball whenever he got the opportunity,".
Hari Prasad also highlighted Krishna's interest in data during the tour and his appetite for improvement. "Ever since we landed in Colombo, he had been on my ears asking for a lot of data and honestly in this team, if there is someone who can have a second job as an analyst, that would be him," he said. He added: "For his relentlessness, wickets, impact and way too many questions for me which I enjoy, it's Prasidh Krishna,".
Krishna shifted the spotlight to the broader squad and support staff after receiving the award, emphasising collective effort. He said: "Thank you very much, guys. Nothing would be possible without each one of you. I think everybody, the ones that are playing obviously worth the credit that they put you but everybody around. I think it takes a lot for everybody during the Test match, we were here for a camp,".
The tour demanded significant work off the field, with long practice sessions and intense heat in Galle and Colombo making the reserves and staff essential to preparation. Krishna thanked those who assisted during sessions: "We did such long practices every session to see all of you lock up. Thank you so much everybody, even during such hot days, everybody was sitting out there, standing out there, helping out with water," and added: "All the reserves out there, coming in, running in, helping out all of us. So, this effort is going to take us all a long way. So, this is the way the team has to be run and thank you so much,".
The award capped a valuable series for Krishna, who stepped up in the absence of one of India's leading fast bowlers; his seven wickets and consistent performances helped the visitors complete a series win in Sri Lanka.
