Prasidh Krishna

His first-class career began in 2015 with a memorable outing against a visiting Bangladesh team. He struck with the very first ball he bowled at that level, drawing an edge from Rony Talukdar that was taken in the slips. He finished the first innings with 5 for 49, a return that helped the side, then holders of the Ranji title, compete well against international opposition.

Opportunities were scarce for a while after that start. The 2017-18 Vijay Hazare competition proved to be his breakthrough. He collected 17 wickets in 8 matches, the second-highest tally of the tournament, and in the final he took 3 for 37 against Saurashtra in a match-winning effort.

In the IPL, Prasidh first appeared around Royal Challengers Bangalore as a net bowler. His chance as a player came in 2018 when Kolkata Knight Riders brought him in to replace the injured Kamlesh Nagarkoti. He justified the call with 10 wickets in 7 appearances, among them a four-wicket haul against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Rajasthan Royals signed him for 12 crores in 2022. He took on the job of closing out innings at the death that season, and Rajasthan made it to the final. Injuries then kept him out of the following two IPL seasons. Rajasthan did not retain him, and he is set to play for Gujarat Titans in 2025.