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"You Need To Score": Rohit Sharma And Co. Delivered Strong Message By Indian Team Management After Failing vs NZ

The batters' constant failure in making runs in the first innings is costing the team dear, admitted bowling coach Morne Morkel even as India are in danger of losing the first Test series at home since 2012-13. After getting bundled out for an abysmal 46 in the first innings of the opening Test, India were skittled out for a mere 156 in the first essay of second Test in Pune on Friday as New Zealand took firm control of the match. "I never like to have a punch up between batters and bowlers but, in Test match cricket you need to score the first innings runs," Morkel told the media during the post-day press meet.

Sarfaraz Khan vs KL Rahul: Net Session Hints At Who Will Be Picked For 2nd Test vs New Zealand

As the Indian team management mulls its options in the middle order for the second Test against New Zealand, all eyes are on the battle between KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan. The latter scored a brilliant hundred in the first Test against Kiwis but there are suggestions that he could be dropped from the team as Shubman Gill returns. Sarfaraz found a place in India's XI after Gill's injury. Now that Gill seems to be fit, chances are high that Sarfaraz will go back to warming the bench while KL Rahul, a batter who hasn't been in form for a long time, will retain his place.

"Will Carry The Baton": Mohammed Shami Hails India's 156.7 Kmph Pace Sensation Mayank Yadav

Indian pacer Mohammad Shami has showered praise on young pace sensation Mayank Yadav and called him the future of India bowling. Shami, who also declared himself 100% fit and ready to bowl, feels that youngsters like Mayank Yadav and Harshit Rana have the capability to carry forward the baton of Indian pace bowling. The 34-year-old, who had played the event with an injury, was instrumental in India finishing runner-up in the 2023 ODI World Cup by taking 24 wickets at an astonishing average of 10.70. Shami is now prioritising his health. After undergoing surgery in February in London, the pacer has been working on his recovery at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.

Watch: First Glimpse Of 156.7 Kmph Fast Bowling Sensation Mayank Yadav In India Colours

The Indian cricket team registered an impressive 2-0 victory in the recently-concluded Test series and now the focus shifts to the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh starting Sunday. The somewhat new-look India team started practice ahead of the first match in Gwalior and bowling coach Morne Morkel had the opportunity to work with the fast bowlers. In a video posted by BCCI on social media, Morkel was seen working with 156.7 Kmph pace sensation Mayank Yadav - someone who he has worked earlier in the IPL. Apart from Mayank, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya were all seen bowling at full swing. It was also the first time that fans saw Mayank In Indian colours.

Morne Morkel, Unhappy With Hardik Pandya's Bowling, Has Intense Chat In Nets: Report

India's newly appointed bowling Morne Morkel had some tricky tasks to deal with ahead of the start of the T20I series against Bangladesh. Team India players, part of the Bangladesh T20I roster, had their first nets session ahead of the series opener, with all-rounder Hardik Pandya practicing his bowling. However, Morkel was said to be unhappy with Hardik's approach with the ball, and the two had a long discussion on the corrections that needed to be made. As per a report, Hardik was bowling too close to the stumps and Morkel wasn't happy about it.

What Gautam Gambhir Told Team Before Rohit Sharma And Co Unleashed Hell On Bangladesh

The Indian cricket team displayed an ultra-attacking style of batting as they came out to bat on Day 4 of the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. With rain washing out more than 2 and a half days in the match, Rohit Sharma's men scored 285/9 in just 34.4 overs, scoring at a rate of 8.22 in a Test match. Before the end of day's play, India managed to declare the innings and also get two Bangladesh batters out, giving themselves a realistic chance of a result in the second Test. While it was Rohit Sharma and his batters who drew plaudits for the strategy, bowling coach Morne Morkel later revealed the point of view head coach Gautam Gambhir had put across.

"He's A Guy In The Field That Can Make Magic Happen": India Coach's Massive Praise For This Star

Ravindra Jadeja is a complete package who can create magic on the field, India's bowling coach Morke Morkel gushed on Monday, extolling the incredible skills of the all-rounder who achieved the double of 300 Test wickets and 3000 runs. Jadeja became the second fastest to achieve the milestone, reaching there in 74 Tests, two more than England great Ian Botham. The 35-year-old entered the 300-wicket club when he dismissed Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud on the fourth day of the rain-hit second Test in Kanpur.

"It's Special And Will Forever Remain With Me": Ravindra Jadeja On Taking 300 Test Wickets

Ravindra Jadeja could not hide his delight after reaching the milestone of 300 wickets in Test cricket on Monday, expressing that the moment "will forever remain" with him. Jadeja became the seventh Indian bowler to reach the coveted mark during the fourth day of the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. The other Indian bowlers who have taken 300 Test wickets or more are: table leader Anil Kumble (619), R Ashwin (524), Kapil Dev (434), Harbhajan Singh (417), Ishant Sharma (311) and Zaheer Khan (311).

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"You Need To Score": Rohit Sharma And Co. Delivered Strong Message By Indian Team Management After Failing vs NZ

Sarfaraz Khan vs KL Rahul: Net Session Hints At Who Will Be Picked For 2nd Test vs New Zealand

"Will Carry The Baton": Mohammed Shami Hails India's 156.7 Kmph Pace Sensation Mayank Yadav

Watch: First Glimpse Of 156.7 Kmph Fast Bowling Sensation Mayank Yadav In India Colours

Morne Morkel, Unhappy With Hardik Pandya's Bowling, Has Intense Chat In Nets: Report

What Gautam Gambhir Told Team Before Rohit Sharma And Co Unleashed Hell On Bangladesh

"He's A Guy In The Field That Can Make Magic Happen": India Coach's Massive Praise For This Star

"It's Special And Will Forever Remain With Me": Ravindra Jadeja On Taking 300 Test Wickets