India's Bowling Coach Morne Morkel "Was Little Bit Nervous" For England Tests. Reason Is...
India's bowling coach Morne Morkel admitted that the lack of red‑ball cricket in recent months had him feeling "a little bit nervous" ahead of the upcoming five‑match Test series in England, beginning June 20, 2025
He highlighted the importance of consistency—both on and off the field—to adapt to the challenging English conditions. Although India last played a Test in early January against Australia in Sydney, the recent training sessions have been encouraging
Morkel praised the current squad's energy and team spirit, noting:
The fast bowlers have benefitted from pitches that have “a lit bit spicy” bounce and movement.
He challenged the bowlers to maintain that intensity even when wickets flatten out, stressing the need for character and discipline beyond exploiting favorable conditions
A four‑day intra‑squad warm‑up match against India A will serve as a crucial test of the bowlers' red‑ball readiness in the coming days