India’s bowling strategy in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand has drawn plenty of attention, not just for the results but for the clear shift in thinking ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. At the centre of these discussions is Jasprit Bumrah — India’s most reliable match-winner with the ball — […]

India’s bowling attack looks noticeably vulnerable whenever Jasprit Bumrah is not part of the XI, a reality that underlines just how vital the premier fast bowler has become to the team’s success. Despite managing his workload through injuries in recent years, Bumrah remains the heartbeat of India’s bowling unit across formats. Ahead of the fourth […]

Sanju Samson’s lean patch at the top of the order has been a talking point in the ongoing India vs New Zealand T20I series, but the Indian team management remains firmly behind the wicketkeeper-batter ahead of the T20 World Cup. On Tuesday, India men’s bowling coach Morne Morkel offered a timely vote of confidence, insisting […]

India have come into this three-match ODI series after having a Test series whitewash at home, but bowling coach Morne Morkel said that the quick turnaround allows the team a chance to reset. He feels that this series helps them to put the “disappointing” fortnight behind as well. “Obviously, it was a disappointing two weeks […]

India bowling coach Morne Morkel has provided a promising update on Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, offering much-needed relief to Indian fans ahead of a packed 2026 cricket calendar. Speaking two days before the series opener, Morkel revealed that both senior batters are progressing well in their respective recoveries and are already on the road […]

Team India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel said that the think tank will need to find out how captain Shubman Gill ended up with a stiff neck, which forced him to retire hurt. He also dismissed concerns of fitness, terming the incident as something unfortunate as well. However, earlier in the day, Indian captain Gill retired […]

India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has provided a crucial update on young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who missed the first three T20Is of the five-match series due to a neck spasm. Morkel revealed that Reddy completed all his training routines during the team’s latest practice session, but a final decision on his availability will be […]

Star India bowler Arshdeep Singh has played only three T20Is since the five-match series against England earlier this year, with one of them coming against Australia on Sunday in Hobart as well. He won the Player of the Match award after a stunning spell of 3 for 35 in the third T20I. However, India’s bowling […]

India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has strongly defended the tactical decision of using Jasprit Bumrah more frequently in the powerplay overs during the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. Traditionally, Bumrah has been India’s banker in T20 cricket, operating with one over upfront before returning in the middle and closing overs. However, the strategy has seen a […]

Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel has shared that the players are unlikely to train on the eve of the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan as well. He also explained that due to the short turnaround time, the focus will be on rest and mental preparations ahead of the final as well. At a […]