2024-08-14 17:31:05
New Delhi: After Rahul Dravid’s tenure ended, BCCI appointed Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach of Team India. After Gautam Gambhir became the head coach, there was a change in India’s coaching staff as well. Abhishek Nair and Ryan Ten Doeschate were included in the team as assistant coaches. Now with the arrival of Gambhir, India also got its new bowling coach. Former South African fast bowler Morne Morkel has become India’s new bowling coach.Morne Morkel appointed as India’s new bowling coach
According to Cricbuzz, Morne Morkel has become the new bowling coach of the Indian cricket team. His contract is going to start from September 1. BCCI secretary Jay Shah has given this information to Cricbuzz. Morne Morkel was at the forefront of the race to become India’s bowling coach from the very beginning. Morkel has worked in the coaching staff with Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir in the IPL. Both were associated with Lucknow Super Giants.
Morkel has been the bowling coach of the Pakistan team
Let us tell you that Morne Morkel also has coaching experience in international cricket. He has been the bowling coach of the Pakistan cricket team. After Morkel joins Team India, India’s fast bowling may look even better than before. Morkel’s experience can prove to be good for the Indian fast bowlers.
International Career of Morne Morkel
39-year-old Morne Morkel has played a total of 86 Tests, 117 ODIs and 44 T20 matches for South Africa. He has 309 wickets in Tests, 188 in ODIs and 47 in T20s. Apart from this, Morkel also has good experience of IPL. He has taken 77 wickets in 70 matches played in IPL. He has played in IPL for Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders.