Prasidh Krishna Taken Aback by Joe Root's Uncharacteristically Sharp On-Field Retort

Prasidh Krishna has played down his on-field verbal exchange with Joe Root on day two of the Oval Test, describing the incident as simple banter. While the Indian fast bowler conceded he was trying to unsettle the batsman, he admitted surprise at the uncharacteristically sharp reaction from Root, who is not typically known for engaging in such confrontations.