India cricket team bowling coach Morne Morkel has linked up with the side in Chennai ahead of his first assignment – the IND vs BAN Test series. The former South African was roped in as a part of head coach Gautam Gambhir’s support staff following the conclusion of IND vs SL series. The team is currently in Chennai for a preparatory camp ahead of the 1st Test which will begin on September 19.
Morne Morkel links up with Bumrah and co ahead of IND vs BAN series
Morkel is a familiar face to work with for head coach Gambhir, having worked together with him previously for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL. The series will mark the first time the former South African will work in close quarters with India’s bowling department spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah.
While Morkel was previosuly associated with the Pakistan cricket team for the ODI World Cup in 2023, he ended his stint prematurely ahead of the T20 World Cup in June. He replaced Paras Mhambrey as the bowling coach after Rahul Dravid’s stint as head coach came to an end and was succeeded by Gambhir. The series will mark the beginning of a new era for India, who will be playing under a new set of coaches and support staff.
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Gautam Gambhir’s wish to rope in Morne Morkel as bowling coach was fullfilled after the BCCI gave in to his demands. The South African’s impressive record and experience of playing in Australia and England is one of the primary reasons as to why he was chosen for the role. The series against Bangladesh will mark the start of a fresh Test season for India, who will go on to play New Zealand at home, followed by the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Down Under.
That will be followed by a five-match Test series against England in the UK and a potential World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s. Morkel’s experience of playing in England and his familiarity with the conditions is one of the main reasons as to why he was picked for the job.
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IND vs BAN schedule
| Date | Match | Location | Time (IST) |
| Sep 19-23, 2024 | 1st Test | Chennai | 09:30 |
| Sep 27-Oct 1, 2024 | 2nd Test | Kanpur | 09:30 |
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