Abhishek Nayar reviewed the bowling department’s challenges and gave a calm assessment of its progress. Unlike the opposition, the Indian bowlers faced unique challenges at Thiruvananthapuram. Abhishek Nayar explained how the pitch’s contrast influenced both sides’ game plans.

India’s bowling unit was tested in the inaugural ODI against the West Indies, which took place on September 27, 2026, at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. With eight wickets remaining, India successfully chased down the West Indies’ 295 for 7 innings. Despite the team’s victory, the bowling performance raised questions about consistency and execution in some parts of the pitch.

The former India assistant coach also praised Gurnoor Brar and Nitish Kumar Reddy’s bowling performances, saying that team management will understand that they must be encouraged even if they concede a few runs while selecting such young players.

Abhishek Nayar’s perspective on the development of Indian bowling

After returning to the format, Kuldeep Yadav claimed four wickets for forty runs in ten overs in the first ODI, receiving Player of the Match honours. Despite the challenging surface, his contribution showed the potential of India’s bowling attack. The second ODI will begin at 2:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday at Barsapara Stadium.

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Abhishek Nayar’s appraisal highlighted the learning curve for inexperienced players as well as the obstacles faced by bowlers utilising older balls. Nitish Kumar Reddy faced a different task in the first ODI than he did with the new ball in T20 cricket and the IPL. Even as the young bowler adapted to the trials of playing international cricket at this level, Gurnoor Brar’s eighth ODI appearance underlined the team’s strategy for establishing depth in the bowling lineup.

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