Indian bowler Prasidh Krishna has revealed that his heated exchange with England's Joe Root during the fifth Test at The Oval was a planned tactic to unsettle the batsman. Krishna acknowledged that the aggressive approach was a deliberate attempt to disrupt Root's concentration and gain an advantage for the Indian team. The incident occurred on day two of the Test, sparking considerable discussion among cricket fans and pundits alike. Krishna's admission sheds light on the strategic thinking employed by the Indian team during the high-stakes match.