Gurnoor could be India’s X-Factor in Bumrah’s absence: Maharoof
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Farveez Maharoof suggests that rookie pacer Gurnoor Brar could serve as an 'X-factor' for India during their upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. Maharoof believes Brar's raw pace and aggressive bowling style make him a strong candidate to replace the injured Jasprit Bumrah.
Why it matters
The selection of a debutant for a high-stakes Test series highlights the strategic challenges India faces in maintaining bowling depth during key absences.
Former Sri Lanka allrounder Farveez Maharoof feels rookie pacer Gurnoor Brar could be the 'X-Factor' in absence of Jasprit Bumrah and says he would be tempted to hand the 26-year-old his Test debut in the two-match series against Sri Lanka, beginning in Galle on Saturday.
Under pressure following home series defeat to South Africa, fifth-placed India will be without pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah when they resume Test action with a two-match tour of Sri Lanka.
Mohammed Siraj is expected to lead the pace attack but there is a speculation whether inexperienced Brar could make his Test debut replacing Prasidh Krishna who played in the last Test against Afghanistan.
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