India need cool heads to cope with England power game in semi-final: Morne Morkel

March 5, 2026 10:04 AM

India need cool heads to cope with England power game in semi-final: Morne Morkel

India will need to play with clarity and calmness to combat England's deep and powerful batting line-up in the Twenty20 World Cup semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium, the hosts' bowling coach Morne Morkel said on Wednesday. India, bidding to become the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title, meet two-time champions England in the last four for the third straight tournament, with each team winning one of the previous games. "We haven't really spoken about the perfect game. The...

India all-rounder Shivam Dube credits team backing for bowling improvement

November 7, 2025 12:03 PM

India all-rounder Shivam Dube credits team backing for bowling improvement

India all-rounder Shivam Dube said the backing he received from team management had helped him develop into a utility bowler, with the 32-year-old repaying their faith in him by helping the tourists to victory in Thursday's T20 against Australia. Dube earned his place in the squad primarily because of his six-hitting prowess but it was his medium pace which did the damage on the Gold Coast where he claimed the prized wickets of rival captain Mitchell Marsh and danger man Tim David. India trium...

India bowling coach Morne Morkel stresses all-rounders’ role ahead of Asia Cup

September 9, 2025 10:32 AM

India bowling coach Morne Morkel stresses all-rounders’ role ahead of Asia Cup

Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel has highlighted the importance of all-rounders contributing with both bat and ball as Team India prepares to start its Asia Cup campaign against the UAE on September 10. India’s squad features three all-rounders — Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Axar Patel. Morkel said players must be ready to deliver in all departments. “On match day, we’re going to need somebody to do the work for us,” he told reporters. Morkel also stressed the value of part-time ...

Can’t afford to throw in the towel: Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel on India’s late fightback on Day 4

August 4, 2025 12:00 PM

Can’t afford to throw in the towel: Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel on India’s late fightback on Day 4

Bowling coach Morne Morkel believes India can still pull off an unlikely victory by claiming the final four scalps on Monday and urged his side to keep fighting on the final day of the fifth Test against England at The Oval. The fifth and final Test of the enthralling five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between England and India will reach its climax on Monday, with both sides still chasing victory, with England needing 35 more runs to win, while India requires four wickets for a miraculous vi...

Morne Morkel appointed India men’s bowling coach

August 14, 2024 10:33 PM

Morne Morkel appointed India men’s bowling coach

By: Aditya Ahuja  Morne Morkel, the former South African fast bowler, has been appointed as the bowling coach for the Indian men's cricket team. The appointment, which had been the subject of speculation for several weeks, was officially confirmed by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah on Wednesday. Morkel takes over the role from Paras Mhambrey, a former India fast bowler. His appointment finalizes India's coaching staff, which now includes head coach Gautam Gambhir, assistant coaches Abhishek Nayar and...