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Morne Morkel named India's bowling coach

Morne Morkel named India's bowling coach

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The 39 year-old has played 86 Tests, 117 ODIs and 44 T20Is for South Africa with a total of 544 international wickets.

Morne Morkel's big warning to Nitish Reddy

Morne Morkel's big warning to Nitish Reddy

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Reddy bowled 26.5 overs in the two 'Tests' against England Lions and Morkel has 'challenged' his ward to bowl more.

3rd ODI: Morkel confident Rohit Sharma will overcome slump in form

3rd ODI: Morkel confident Rohit Sharma will overcome slump in form

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

India bowling coach Morne Morkel has expressed confidence in Rohit Sharma's ability to overcome his recent struggles in the ongoing ODI series against England, highlighting the calmness he brings to the team. Morkel also discussed the team's batting concerns, the need for middle-order breakthroughs, and his potential role in the 2027 World Cup.

Morkel backs struggling Samson, in-form Abhishek despite Sooryavanshi buzz

Morkel backs struggling Samson, in-form Abhishek despite Sooryavanshi buzz

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel has indicated that the team management will continue to back openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, despite the impressive performance of teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Morkel stressed the importance of showing faith in established players who have performed well previously, while also acknowledging the excitement around new talents like Sooryavanshi and pacer Prince Yadav.

We missed Morne Morkel, laments Virender Sehwag

We missed Morne Morkel, laments Virender Sehwag

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Their move to bench Morne Morkel raised quite a few eyebrows but Delhi Daredevils skipper Virender Sehwag said that it was the injury to Irfan Pathan that forced them to change the team combination ahead of IPL's qualifier II against Chennai Super Kings.

Morkel Vs Morkel: Brothers In Rival Dugouts At T20 WC

Morkel Vs Morkel: Brothers In Rival Dugouts At T20 WC

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Albie and Morne Morkel find themselves in rival dugouts as South Africa face India in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash.

Find out the secret behind Morne Morkel's improved fitness...

Find out the secret behind Morne Morkel's improved fitness...

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

South Africa fast bowler Morne Morkel has revealed that a lot of green smoothies have helped him improve his fitness.

Morkel Backs Abhishek Despite T20 WC Struggles

Morkel Backs Abhishek Despite T20 WC Struggles

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

India bowling coach Morne Morkel backs Abhishek Sharma despite his poor T20 World Cup run, says there's no concern over his form ahead of South Africa clash.

Morkel Defends 'Tacky' Wankhede, Motera Pitches

Morkel Defends 'Tacky' Wankhede, Motera Pitches

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

India bowling coach Morne Morkel backs Wankhede and Motera curators amid pitch debate, says preparing 200-plus surfaces late in season is challenging.

'Advise Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to be patient'

'Advise Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to be patient'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is yet to make his India T20I debut despite all the hype and former India keeper Parthiv Patel reckons he will get his opportunity sometime in the ongoing series against England.

'Flow Around The Corner': Morkel Backs India To Crack Spin Code

'Flow Around The Corner': Morkel Backs India To Crack Spin Code

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Morne Morkel backs India's batting unit to improve against spin ahead of Super Eight clash vs South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup.

India eye KL Rahul at No. 3 vs Afghanistan after Ishan Kishan's ODI recall

India eye KL Rahul at No. 3 vs Afghanistan after Ishan Kishan's ODI recall

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Ishan Kishan's wicket-keeping drills ahead of the series opener suggested India could be considering a revised role for KL Rahul in the ODI setup.

T20 World Cup: Morkel downplays India's inconsistency ahead of England semifinal

T20 World Cup: Morkel downplays India's inconsistency ahead of England semifinal

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

India's bowling coach, Morne Morkel, addresses the team's inconsistent performance leading up to the T20 World Cup semifinal against England, emphasising the importance of winning the next two games. He also discusses England's strengths and the potential impact of weather conditions on the match.

'Sorry Morne': Arshdeep's fun apology after comeback

'Sorry Morne': Arshdeep's fun apology after comeback

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

After a clutch performance in the third T2OI against South Africa, Indian seamer Arshdeep Singh indulged in some friendly banter with bowling coach Morne Morkel, who received unwanted screen time during Arshdeep's poor performance during the 2nd T20I match.

'India call-up fulfilment of his dream': Yash Thakur's emotional tribute to late father

'India call-up fulfilment of his dream': Yash Thakur's emotional tribute to late father

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Vidarbha pacer Yash Thakur, 27, has received his maiden India call-up for the upcoming T20 International tour of Zimbabwe, a dream he shared with his late father.

India's All-Rounder Nitish Reddy Sidelined From UK Tour

India's All-Rounder Nitish Reddy Sidelined From UK Tour

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Indian all-rounder Nitish Reddy has been ruled out of the upcoming white ball tour of the UK due to a quadriceps injury sustained during the recent ODI series against Afghanistan. He will require a minimum of four weeks for rehabilitation.

How India Bowling Coach Joshi Helped Bishnoi Bounce Back To Form

How India Bowling Coach Joshi Helped Bishnoi Bounce Back To Form

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

India bowling coach Sunil Joshi revealed that a minor adjustment in leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi's run-up was crucial in helping him regain his rhythm against Zimbabwe, following a challenging performance against England.

13 dropped catches! Can India fix fielding before T20 World Cup semis?

13 dropped catches! Can India fix fielding before T20 World Cup semis?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel has addressed the team's fielding struggles during the ongoing T20 World Cup, highlighting the need for improvement ahead of their semi-final clash against England.

Wounded India eye redemption against spirited Zimbabwe in T20s

Wounded India eye redemption against spirited Zimbabwe in T20s

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Shreyas Iyer leads a young Indian squad in a three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, aiming for a crucial series win after recent defeats and facing selection dilemmas, particularly concerning the batting order and all-rounders.

Bowling coach Morkel leaves India camp after father's demise

Bowling coach Morkel leaves India camp after father's demise

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

It is not clear whether Morne Morkel will rejoin the squad later during the Champions Trophy.

Why Indian Cricket Will Never Forget Ajinkya Rahane

Why Indian Cricket Will Never Forget Ajinkya Rahane

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Ajinkya Rahane, known as 'Jinx', has retired from international cricket at 38, leaving behind a legacy of quiet resolve, exceptional captaincy, and crucial innings that often came when India needed them most.

Morkel Gets Bowlers Ready For Kiwis

Morkel Gets Bowlers Ready For Kiwis

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

After nearly a year away from the crease, Morne Morkel rolled up his sleeves and had a go with the ball, much to the delight of his players.

Gill's India Begin Afghanistan Test Preparations, Bahutule Joins Coaching Staff

Gill's India Begin Afghanistan Test Preparations, Bahutule Joins Coaching Staff

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Team India began preparations for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, with Shubman Gill leading the side and new spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule joining the support staff.

Morkel blames 'bad night's sleep' for Gill injury

Morkel blames 'bad night's sleep' for Gill injury

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Gill stretchered out with neck injury; ''just bad timing'', says Morne Morkel

Super 8s: Varun Key But Team Pressure Vital For SA Test

Super 8s: Varun Key But Team Pressure Vital For SA Test

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

India bowling coach Morne Morkel backs Varun Chakaravarthy as a key strike bowler, stresses collective pressure ahead of T20 World Cup Super 8 clash vs South Africa.

Why Kuldeep can't play yet... Morkel explains the snub

Why Kuldeep can't play yet... Morkel explains the snub

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Calling Kuldeep a world-class spinner, Morkel said India are trying to fit the wily operator into the side. He can now only play the last Test at The Oval from July 31.

Sairaj Bahutule returns to India team in coaching role

Sairaj Bahutule returns to India team in coaching role

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Former India leg-spinner Sairaj Bahutule has been appointed as the spin-bowling coach for the men's national team, commencing with the Test against Afghanistan. He brings extensive coaching experience from domestic cricket and the IPL.

Bereaved Morkel links back with India squad

Bereaved Morkel links back with India squad

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

On linking up with the squad, the former South Africa pacer was seen having a long chat with head coach Gautam Gambhir as the players did their warm-up drills at the ICC Academy in Dubai.

Morkel urges Bumrah & Co to show 'character' in England

Morkel urges Bumrah & Co to show 'character' in England

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel outlined 'consistency' as a crucial aspect for the visitors to thrive in the upcoming five-Test series against England.

India Aim to Seal Series While Testing New Combinations Against Afghanistan

India Aim to Seal Series While Testing New Combinations Against Afghanistan

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

India will look to seal the ODI series against Afghanistan while continuing to test combinations for the 2027 World Cup, with Kuldeep Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal among those pushing for opportunities in the second match.

Why Morkel wants more from Dube the bowler

Why Morkel wants more from Dube the bowler

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Shivam Dube remains a vital cog in India's T20 set-up and bowling coach Morne Morkel wants the Mumbai all-rounder to step up as a back-up medium pacer ahead of the T20 World Cup, in line with head coach Gautam Gambhir's philosophy of packing the XI with multi-skilled cricketers.

T20 World Cup semifinal: Varun puts in the hard yards to regain rhythm

T20 World Cup semifinal: Varun puts in the hard yards to regain rhythm

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

India's key spinner Varun Chakaravarthy fine-tunes his bowling skills in a dedicated training session ahead of the crucial T20 World Cup semifinal clash against England, focusing on length and control.

Morkel's Indian Food Craving: A Surprise!

Morkel's Indian Food Craving: A Surprise!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Morne Morkel, has revealed his newfound love for Indian cuisine, particularly dosas and murgh malai chicken.

Who Took Most Wickets In An IPL Season?

Who Took Most Wickets In An IPL Season?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Recent seasons show balanced performances with Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Prasidh Krishna leading the wicket charts.

How Brar, Suthar, Prince, Dubey Made It To Team India For Afghanistan Series

How Brar, Suthar, Prince, Dubey Made It To Team India For Afghanistan Series

Rediff.com19 May 2026

India's selectors have included Gurnoor Brar and Manav Suthar in the national squad for the upcoming Test and ODI series against Afghanistan, recognising their pace and spin capabilities.

T20 World Cup: Will Abhishek Sharma Score His First Run?

T20 World Cup: Will Abhishek Sharma Score His First Run?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

What Abhishek should understand is that what defines a good cricketer is not the duck, but how he responds to it and overcomes it.

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Norne Morkel, who has now retired from the international cricket, has said that he is keen to play in the Big Bash and Sheffield Shield having relocated to Sydney with his family.

India vs New Zealand T20s: 'Sanju Samson one knock away from getting form back'

India vs New Zealand T20s: 'Sanju Samson one knock away from getting form back'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Sanju Samson received a big vote of confidence as bowling coach Morne Morkel said the opener was just one knock away from breaking free from a lean run.

Morkel defends India pacers: 5 Tests after IPL a 'real test'

Morkel defends India pacers: 5 Tests after IPL a 'real test'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

India bowling coach Morne Morkel says managing the workload of fast bowlers in a five-Test series can be an issue right after an IPL season.

Jasprit Bumrah: India's Big-Game Master, in a League of His Own

Jasprit Bumrah: India's Big-Game Master, in a League of His Own

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Jasprit Bumrah's impact, precision and big-match temperament in the T20 World Cup draw comparisons with Sachin Tendulkar, as India's pace spearhead continues to shape games with unmatched control and cricketing intelligence.