Ex-Pakistan Coach Joins Team India As Gautam Gambhir's Support Staff

14.08.2024 - 12:07 sports.ndtv.com

Morne Morkel appointed Indian cricket team's bowling coach: BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirms to news agency PTI. Former South Africa pacer Morne Morkel was earlier the bowling coach of the Pakistan cricket team during 2023 ODI World Cup in India.

He has been associated with IPL teams - Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Daredevils. "Yes, Morne Morkel has been appointed bowling coach of the senior India men's team," Shah told PTI.

India's first Test match against Bangladesh on September 19 is going to be Morkel's first assignment with the Indian team. The 39-year-old Morkel was new chief coach Gautam Gambhir's primary choice, having worked with him at Lucknow Super Giants.

The 39 year-old has played 86 Tests, 117 ODIs and 44 T20Is for South Africa with a total of 544 international wickets. Gambhir and Morkel shared a good working relationship during their time at the LSG as coaches.

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