LUCKNOW: One of the most captivating sights in cricket is a fast bowler charging in, unleashing the ball at high speed, and unsettling the batsman with sheer pace. This is why Gurnoor Brar has sparked excitement in Indian cricket. The 26-year-old was recently rewarded with six Afghanistan wickets in two ODIs under vastly different conditions in Dharamshala and Lucknow. Beyond the wickets, it was his ability to hit the deck hard, consistently bowling over 140 kmph, that caught everyone's attention.
Brar's Philosophy: Preparation Over Results
“I believe in myself and whatever I am doing, whether it is bowling the hard length or the fast-paced ball. The results don’t matter. For me, preparation matters,” the Punjab pacer said after claiming 3/60 in the second ODI here.
While some Indian fast bowlers in recent times have grabbed the limelight with bursts of speed in the IPL before fading into oblivion, Brar seems to break the mold. His IPL appearances have been sporadic, and he is yet to get a game with Gujarat Titans despite spending two seasons with the franchise. However, he has taken it in stride.
Learning from the Best
“There is Nehra sir, Rabada, Siraj bhai, Prasidh bhai, and Ishant Sharma. I was waiting for my chance there. But at the same time, I was observing where they were making mistakes and where they were doing well. For me, it was about how much more I could learn,” he said.
The pacer believes that the India ‘A’ setup acted as an important bridge between domestic and international cricket. He added that Siraj has been a constant support. “The India ‘A’ setup is obviously a big thing. I tried to replicate the exact same thing that I did in Ranji — bowling fast, hitting a hard length, and swinging the ball — for India ‘A’. Siraj bhai was with me too,” Brar added.
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