Heavyweight cricket player Morne Morkel has played extensively in India, therefore he has a good understanding of the local conditions.
Morne Morkel has been named as the bowling coach for the Indian cricket squad, which will have a well-known support staff under new coach Gautam Gambhir. The former South African pacer has served in a variety of roles with IPL teams and was once the bowling coach for the Pakistan cricket team. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah said news agency ANI, “South African pacer Morne Morkel appointed as new bowling coach of team India.”Vinay Kumar, a bowler for both India and Karnataka, was reportedly in the running to take Mhambrey’s post as bowling coach for team India. However, people have chosen Morkel over him.
When Gambhir was a member of the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Morkel had previously collaborated with him. The two were Kolkata Knight Riders teammates as well. An old video of Gautam Gambhir complimenting Morne Morkel is making the rounds.
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“Morne Morkel in South Africa,” Gautam Gambhir retorted.Indeed. Uncomfortable Jump?” Gambhir was questioned once again.
Yes, which is why we also included him in the KKR. The hardest bowler I encountered was him. 100% of the time. Gambhir retorted, “I used to come back and say I wish we had Morne Morkel when he played for Delhi (Daredevils).
In addition, he has had a front-row seat to watch some of the most intriguing fast bowlers coming out of India, like Yash Thakur, Avesh Khan, and Mayank Yadav. This is thanks to his time in the IPL.
While he was out for the majority of the previous two IPL seasons, many observers think that Morkel collaborated with Mayank quite a bit.
The toughest task for Morkel will be managing the transition period as Jasprit Bumrah requires stronger support than Mohammed Siraj, particularly in red-ball cricket, and Mohammed Shami approaches the closing stages of his remarkable career.
Prior to his contract expiring, Morkel left the Pakistani team before the end of the ODI World Cup.
Although former Indian director Ravi Shastri was a renowned left-arm spinner during his playing career, the country has never had a dedicated spin bowling coach. Laxman’s NCA team member Sairaj Bahutule has intermittently travelled with the senior team.
