India bowling coach Morne Morkel stressed the need to regain momentum in the ODI series against South Africa after a 0-2 Test defeat. He highlighted Ranchi conditions, updates on Gill and Iyer, and opportunities for young bowlers like Arshdeep and Harshit
India skipper Shubman Gill was stretchered out with his neck immobilised after retiring hurt in the Eden Gardens Test against South Africa. Morne Morkel called it “just bad timing,” while BCCI confirmed Gill is under medical observation for a neck spasm
Bowling coach Morne Morkel said India is working to include Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI but maintaining batting depth is crucial against England. He discussed selection dilemmas, bowling workloads, and captain Shubman Gill’s strategy after the third day of the fourth Test.
Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel lauded Jasprit Bumrah’s intensity in England and emphasized smart workload management. He also urged all-rounder Nithish Kumar Reddy to bowl more and highlighted the need for bowlers to start strong against an aggressive England side.
The 36-year-old played at the Kia Oval for three seasons taking 136 wickets in all formats. He played a key role in Surrey's 2018 County Championship victory, taking 59 wickets at 14.32 as Surrey won their first Championship since 2002.