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'In sport, you are allowed to fail' - Bharat Arun backs young Indian pacers amid recent criticism

India’s young pace bowlers have faced mounting criticism after a challenging white-ball series against West Indies, where the absence of Jasprit Bumrah left the attack struggling on flat pitches. Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun, now leading the Lucknow Super Giants ahead of IPL 2026, dismissed concerns about their inexperience, pointing to their ability to defend totals under pressure—such as in the third T20I against West Indies, where the bowlers held firm despite the conditions.

Arun argued that setbacks are part of development, emphasizing that young bowlers like Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh must learn from challenges rather than be judged harshly. He noted that the team’s heavy rotation of pacers—including four recent debuts—reflects a deliberate strategy to manage workload amid a packed fixture schedule, with selectors tasked to identify and nurture swing-bowling talent from India’s deep pool of prospects.

The upcoming T20I series in New Zealand, starting October 22, will serve as a fresh test for the group, offering them a chance to apply lessons from recent struggles while adapting to new conditions after India’s losses in England.

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