"Give A Long Rope": Ian Bishop's Strong Message On Gurnoor Brar After India Pacer's 4-For vs NZ

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop praised India's bowling performance and highlighted the importance of backing young fast bowlers like Gurnoor Brar after the Men in Blue bundled out New Zealand for just 134 in 40.6 overs in the second ODI at Hnry Stadium, Wellington, on Saturday. Reacting to India's dominant display, Bishop noted how favourable bowling conditions can allow seamers to make a significant impact in white-ball cricket. He also stressed that promising pacers such as Brar should be given a sustained run in the side to fully realise their potential and establish themselves at the international level. "Days like these remind us how bowlers come into their own in white-ball cricket when there is a bit of help in the pitch, and why it's important to give fast bowlers like Gurnoor Brar as long a rope as possible to find out if they can be the player you're looking for," Bishop wrote in a post on X.

Days like these that remind us how bowlers come into their own in white ball cricket when there is a bit of help in the pitch; and why it's important to give fast bowlers like Gurnoor Brar as long a rope as possible to find out if they can be the player you're looking for.

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) November 7, 2026

Having restricted New Zealand to 185 in the first ODI and 134 in the second, India's bowlers once again delivered an impressive performance to keep the hosts' batting unit under pressure.

Following a rain delay, captain Shubman Gill had little hesitation in opting to bowl first, and the decision paid immediate dividends as India's pacers made excellent use of the overcast conditions.

The visitors struck at regular intervals throughout the innings, leaving New Zealand struggling from the outset in the rain-curtailed contest.

Daryl Mitchell offered some resistance with a fighting half-century, but a lack of support from the rest of the batting line-up meant the hosts were unable to post a competitive total.

Brar led India's bowling effort with an impressive 4/35, while Auqib Nabi, Anshul Kamboj and Axar Patel chipped in with two wickets apiece.

Although Arshdeep Singh went wicketless, the left-arm pacer maintained disciplined lines and lengths with the new ball, ensuring New Zealand's batters were unable to score freely.

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