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Not Virat Kohli Or Jasprit Bumrah, Bowling Coach Morne Morkel Names Player To Keep An Eye On In BGT

India bowling coach Morne Morkel has picked young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy as the player to "keep an eye" in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. The hype around the series between the two Test giants has been sumptuous as the series opener in Perth inches closer with each passing hour. While Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and skipper Rohit Sharma have been tipped to play the deciding role in the series, Morkel threw another name in the fray. "Definitely a guy (Nitish) to keep an eye on in the series," Morkel said during a press conference in Perth before the opening Test on Friday.

Jasprit Bumrah "Wanted That Leadership Role": India Bowling Coach's High Praise For 'Captain'

Bowling coach Morne Morkel has branded A-Lister Jasprit Bumrah as a "natural leader" before he walks for the toss to captain India in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series opener against Australia in Perth. With Rohit Sharma set to miss the first Test of the highly-anticipated series, Bumrah will take the role of skipper. The 30-year-old was appointed as Bumrah's deputy when the squad was unveiled. When reports started to suggest Rohit being sidelined for the opening Test, Bumrah emerged as the ideal candidate to take up the role. This will be the second instance of Bumrah leading the side following his spell in 2022 against England.

India's XI vs Australia All Set? No Place For Ravindra Jadeja, Says Report. There's A Surprise

Only two days remain for the first India vs Australia Test in Perth. It is all but certain that Rohit Sharma will not lead the side as he is in India for personal reasons. Jasprit Bumrah will lead the side in his place. According to a report in Indian Express, the Gautam Gambhir-coached side will go with only one spinner in Ravichandran Ashwin. It is also likely to go with three pacers and a fast bowling all rounder in Nitish Reddy, who has not yet played Tests for India.

India not ruling out Gill playing in series opener

India will give Shubman Gill every chance to prove his fitness to start the opening test against Australia at Perth Stadium with the batsman showing improvement after fracturing his left thumb, bowling coach Morne Morkel said on Wednesday.

"Will Take A Call...": India Coach Provides Massive Injury Update On Shubman Gill

Ahead of his side's first Test against Australia at Perth, Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel gave an update on fitness of young batter Shubman Gill, saying that he is improving on "day-to-day basis" and a call on his selection will be taken on the morning of the match. The first Test between India and Australia will kickstart from Friday at Perth's Optus Stadium. Both sides, placed at the top two spots of the ICC World Test Championship points tally will be aiming to make their chances for the final stronger. While India seeks to bounce back after a rare, but humiliating home setback against New Zealand, Australia would be aiming to avoid a hat-trick of series losses to India at home.

India Fast Bowler Labelled 'Legend' Ahead Of Australia Tests. Not Jasprit Bumrah Or Mohammed Shami

India bowling coach Morne Morkel had a fun banter with Mohammed Siraj during India's intra-squad match simulation training ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy series opener in Perth against Australia on Friday. India players and coaching staff have elevated their preparations for the opening Test against Australia. The five Tests that will be played till early January will decide whether featuring in the third World Test Championship final lies in India's fate or not. With the intensity that the series holds, players have had unwavering focus throughout the closed-door practice session and match simulation. While the focus remains on kicking off the series with a bang, players certainly are having a fun banter to keep the pressure off their shoulders.

When Will Mohammed Shami Join India Squad For Australia Tests? Report Makes Surprising Claim

Delhi speedster Harshit Rana could pose a strong challenge to senior teammate Prasidh Krishna as they battle it out for the third pacer's slot in the India playing XI for the opening Test against Australia in Perth, starting on November 22. Harshit, who is only 10 first-class matches old, has reportedly been brilliant with his consistent pace over 140 clicks and his ability to extract good bounce has also impressed the bigwigs. During the India nets at the WACA ground in Perth, Harshit hurried the batters with his raw pace on a number of occasions. On the other hand, India's bowling coach Morne Morkel spent considerable time with the Karnataka man, who was impressive during the recent A series against Australia at Mackay and Melbourne.

"Jasprit Bumrah Ko Pel Diya Hai Maine": Rishabh Pant 'Gets India Pacer Out' In Epic Nets Video

When Rishabh Pant is in the middle, it's difficult for anyone to remain in a serious mood. As the Indian cricket team players looked to put the hard yards in the nets ahead of the start of the Border-Gavskar Trophy in Perth, it was Bumrah who faced a few deliveries from Rishabh Pant. From bowling overpitched deliveries to bouncers, Pant tried every weapon in his arsenal to get the prized wicket of Bumrah. He even claimed to do so on one of the deliveries when a bouncer was bowled.

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Not Virat Kohli Or Jasprit Bumrah, Bowling Coach Morne Morkel Names Player To Keep An Eye On In BGT

Jasprit Bumrah "Wanted That Leadership Role": India Bowling Coach's High Praise For 'Captain'

India's XI vs Australia All Set? No Place For Ravindra Jadeja, Says Report. There's A Surprise

India not ruling out Gill playing in series opener

"Will Take A Call...": India Coach Provides Massive Injury Update On Shubman Gill

India Fast Bowler Labelled 'Legend' Ahead Of Australia Tests. Not Jasprit Bumrah Or Mohammed Shami

When Will Mohammed Shami Join India Squad For Australia Tests? Report Makes Surprising Claim

"Jasprit Bumrah Ko Pel Diya Hai Maine": Rishabh Pant 'Gets India Pacer Out' In Epic Nets Video