Morne Morkel
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'Rohit will work it out': Morne Morkel backs Rohit Sharma to return to top form
Cricket | Jul 18, 2026, 08:40 PM ISTIndia's bowling coach Morne Morkel took centre stage and talked about the recent performances of veteran batter Rohit Sharma, backing him to make a comeback as India gear up to take on England in the third ODI of the series.
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Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi play 2nd T20I vs England? Bowling coach Morne Morkel indicates
Cricket | Jul 04, 2026, 12:49 AM ISTIndia bowling coach Morne Morkel has backed openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma despite growing calls to hand 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his T20I debut. Morkel also praised Prince Yadav ahead of the second T20I against England.
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India coach previews semi-final clash against England, says 'good shootout between two teams'
Cricket | Mar 04, 2026, 08:21 PM ISTIndia bowling coach Morne Morkel called the T20 World Cup semi-final against England a “shootout between two aggressive teams.” He praised England’s fearless approach but backed India’s wicket-taking strength, while admitting fielding lapses remain a concern.
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Morne Morkel distances himself from team selection after humiliating Test series defeat to SA
Cricket | Nov 29, 2025, 06:23 AM ISTMorne Morkel clarified he had no role in India’s Test selections after the 0–2 loss to South Africa, urging focus on the ODI series in Ranchi. He backed young pacers Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana to use the three-match run as a key opportunity.
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Morne Morkel provides crucial injury update on Hardik Pandya, Abhishek Sharma
Cricket | Sep 27, 2025, 10:19 AM ISTTeam India's bowling coach Morne Morkel recently came forward and provided a crucial injury update on the likes of Hardik Pandya and Abhishek Sharma ahead of India's upcoming Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan.
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Shivam Dube credits India coach after spectacular show in Asia Cup clash against UAE
Cricket | Sep 11, 2025, 08:17 PM ISTShivam Dube, despite limited bowling opportunities in IPL and international cricket, remains ready to contribute. Encouraged by coach Morne Morkel, he impressed with three wickets against UAE in India's Asia Cup opener in Dubai.
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Extra batter, 3 pacers and no Kuldeep?: Morkel explains rationale behind India's Oval Test XI
Cricket | Aug 04, 2025, 02:52 PM ISTThe volume of runs Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar had been scoring, the spin all-rounders became irreplaceable in the Test side and India had to work their combination around the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, to get the best out of a slightly greenish wicket at the Oval.
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IND vs ENG: Morne Morkel provides crucial injury update on Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj
Cricket | Jul 26, 2025, 11:52 AM ISTTeam India's bowling coach Morne Morkel took centre stage and provide an update on Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj after the two pacers suffered niggles on day 3 of the ongoing fourth Test against England.
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Players took ownership, responsibility, and know that it's going to be a tough tour: Morkel
Cricket | Jun 11, 2025, 08:28 PM ISTIndia bowling coach Morne Morkel addressed the challenges that the players might face in the upcoming England tour, but noted that the players have taken ownership and have shown responsibility. He also addressed Jasprit Bumrah's fitness level.
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India bowling coach Morne Morkel reacts to concussion controversy, says 'It goes to powers above me'
Cricket | Feb 01, 2025, 08:54 AM ISTIndia's bowling coach Morne Morkel has opened up on Harshit Rana playing as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube in fourth T20I against England in Pune. The visitors were certainly not happy with the decision with Buttler expressing his disappointment in the post-match presser.
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Morne Morkel provides fitness update on Jasprit Bumrah after Day 2 of Adelaide Test
Cricket | Dec 07, 2024, 10:29 PM ISTJasprit Bumrah's injury scare raised the heartbeats of all the Indian fans on Day 2 of the Adelaide Test against Australia. However, Bumrah completed his spell to brush aside injury concerns. India's bowling coach Morne Morkel has provided an update on the star pacer.
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'Player to keep your eye on...': Morne Morkel hints at Test debut for Nitish Kumar in BGT opener
Cricket | Nov 20, 2024, 11:58 PM IST"He'll be a guy that can sort of hold that one end up for us. He hits the bat a little bit harder than you think. So on these sort of conditions where there might be a little bit of seam movement up front, especially the first couple of days, he'll be a handy bowler," Morne Morkel said.
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Coaches Morne Morkel and Abhishek Nayar reflect on Team India's match simulation at WACA in Perth
Cricket | Nov 18, 2024, 10:38 AM ISTTeam India had decided to scrap their intra-squad game at the expense of match simulation at the WACA in Perth. The conditions at the WACA are expected to provide Team India the much-needed help in adjusting to the bouncy conditions at the Optus Stadium.
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BCCI formally introduces Morne Morkel as India's bowling coach, ex-SA pacer labels call-up 'special'
Cricket | Sep 14, 2024, 11:31 AM ISTBCCI formally announced former South Africa pacer Morne Morkel as the Indian bowling coach with a video on Saturday, September 14. Morkel, who was delighted to be called for the role, was confirmed as Paras Mhambrey's successor last month with his contract starting with the Bangladesh series.
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Morne Morkel appointed India's bowling coach: Report
Cricket | Aug 14, 2024, 04:28 PM ISTFormer South African pacer Morne Morkel has joined the Indian men's team's support staff as bowling coach. Morkel, who has been involved as a bowling mentor and coach with Lucknow and Durban's Super Giants and Pakistan's men's team, will be rejoining Gautam Gambhir for the Indian team.
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T20 World Cup: South Africa can bowl themselves into the semifinals, writes Morne Morkel
Cricket | Nov 05, 2021, 04:30 PM ISTFor South Africa to seal a semifinal berth, they must win against England by a good margin in their final group match and hope West Indies beat contenders Australia, who currently have superior net run rate to the Proteas.
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Big Bash League: Morne Morkel signs with Brisbane Heat; Sydney Thunder bring in Sam Billings
Cricket | Nov 06, 2020, 11:22 AM ISTMorkel, who recently called time on his three-year stint with Surrey, has signed up with Heat in the capacity of a local player.
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More of a challenge for fielders than bowlers: Morne Morkel on saliva ban
Cricket | Jun 05, 2020, 08:24 AM ISTMorne Morkel, who retired from international cricket in 2018, said that bowlers will always find a way to swing a ball.
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'One of the best sessions I've ever played': Sachin Tendulkar recalls face-off with Steyn, Morkel
Cricket | Apr 28, 2020, 06:55 PM ISTSachin Tendulkar recalled facing Glenn McGrath in Adelaide in 1999 and the duo of Steyn-Morkel in Cape Town in 2011.
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Duanne Olivier took a 'family decision' and we should respect it, says Morne Morkel
Cricket | Mar 01, 2019, 08:33 PM ISTMorkel said that the timing of the decision was not great as Olivier had really started settling himself in the Test cricket.