Punjab pacers strike early against Assam on rain-hit opening day
Umesh Yadav and Gurnoor Brar gave Punjab early wickets before rain stopped play against Assam.
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Umesh Yadav and Gurnoor Brar gave Punjab early wickets before rain stopped play against Assam.
India's young pacers conceded heavy runs without wickets on flat pitches during the recent ODI series against West Indies.
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Morkel said fringe bowlers need exposure to tough situations ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Aakash Chopra said keeping Gurnoor Brar for Tests only is a good thought but questioned the approach.
Brar credits senior pacers for learning to bowl on any surface.
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Brar added 25 runs in the final over with four sixes and two boundaries against left-arm spin.
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KL Rahul is expected to continue his innings after cramping on day one at Galle, with India 288 for two overnight.
Young pacers Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar have been named in India's ODI squad for the series against Afghanistan.
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