Morne Morkel Set To Join Indian Team As Bowling Coach? Check Details

Following the ongoing series against Sri Lanka, the Indian cricket team is set to have a dedicated full-time bowling coach. Reports suggest that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has met Gautam Gambhir's request for this role, with the final appointment possibly being determined by the upcoming Bangladesh Test series. During the current tour of Sri Lanka, Sairaj Bahutule has been serving as the interim bowling coach. The team’s support staff also includes T Dilip as the fielding coach, with Ryan ten Doeschate and Abhishek Nayar working as assistant coaches under Gambhir. The changes in the coaching lineup have generated considerable anticipation, not only for the Sri Lankan matches but also for the overall strategic adjustments within the Indian cricket team.

As the series progresses, the focus will shift to the long-term impact of these coaching changes. The expected appointment of Morne Morkel as the new full-time bowling coach is anticipated to bring a fresh perspective and potentially significant changes to the team’s bowling strategy. Cricket enthusiasts and analysts alike are eager to see how Morkel's expertise will influence the Indian squad’s performance and tactical approach moving forward.

Morne Morkel set to take over as India bowling coach?

According to reports, Morne Morkel is set to take over as the bowling coach for the Indian cricket team starting with the next Test series against Bangladesh. His official appointment is expected to be finalized before the team’s home series in September. The future of Sairaj Bahutule, who is currently serving as the acting bowling coach during the Sri Lankan tour, remains uncertain. It is yet to be determined whether he will be promoted to the head coach position.

As the Indian team management and selectors evaluate the current coaching staff during the ongoing six-match white-ball series in Sri Lanka, they are expected to use these assessments to finalize the new coaching lineup for future matches. This evaluation process is further complicated by the unclear role of Bahutule and the potential impact of Morkel’s appointment.

Morkel, known more for his expertise in fast bowling rather than spin, might necessitate the appointment of a separate spin bowling coach to address India’s spin needs effectively. If the reports are accurate, Morkel will assume his new role in the coming weeks. Previously, under coaches Rahul Dravid and Ravi Shastri, the Indian team had a streamlined support staff consisting of a bowling coach, fielding coach, and batting coach. With Gautam Gambhir now involved, there may be changes and additions to the coaching structure, potentially introducing specialists for various aspects of the game. This shift could bring both opportunities and complexities to the team’s coaching strategy.