Former South African pacer Morne Morkel recently joined the Indian cricket team as their new bowling coach and has already had his first session with the squad. The team is gearing up for their upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, with the first Test set to begin at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai in just six days.
In a candid conversation, Morkel shared some of his favourite Indian dishes and emphasized the significance of maintaining a healthy diet, even as a member of the coaching staff.
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“I like a bit of poori. For breakfast, I love dosas and murgh malai chicken,” Morne Morkel revealed in a video posted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on their social media platforms. He added, “It is also important as a coach to show that you eat healthy, and the rest of the players will follow.”
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Morkel also opened up about his feelings upon learning of his appointment as India’s bowling coach. “I sat for five minutes in the room reflecting on it. I first spoke to my dad but didn’t go to my wife. Normally, they say go to your wife, but I went to speak to dad,” he shared. The 39-year-old admitted being a cricket fan for years, and the news was a truly special moment for him. “I enjoyed it for about 5-7 minutes by myself and then shared it with my family,” he added.
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Morkel was officially appointed as India’s bowling coach on August 14, 2024. Before taking on this role, he had experience working alongside current head coach Gautam Gambhir during his stint with the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League.
Morkel also previously served as Pakistan’s bowling coach but left the position six weeks before the end of his contract. His presence now adds another layer of expertise to India’s coaching staff ahead of the crucial series against Bangladesh.
