India have already sealed the five-match T20I series 3-0, with two matches still to be played. The hosts may use the remaining games to test combinations and fine-tune their squad ahead of the global event, which India will co-host from February 7.
After a clinch performance in the third T2OI against South Africa, Indian seamer Arshdeep Singh indulged in some friendly banter with bowling coach Morne Morkel, who received unwanted screen time during Arshdeep's poor performance at New Chandigarh.
The first ODI of three between India and South Africa at Ranchi's JSCA Cricket Stadium marks Rohit-Virat's first outing in India since the ODI series against England earlier this year, before the ICC Champions Trophy. The lack of ODIs has put question marks over their rhythm, match fitness a
India bowling coach Morne Morkel stated that he spoke with Shubman Gill, who is recovering well from his neck injury and added that Shreyas Iyer has begun rehabilitation following a spleen injury sustained during the first ODI of the Australia tour last month.
Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel expressed confidence in Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad, saying that if he gets an opportunity in the upcoming India vs South Africa ODI series, "he will do the country proud."
India Test captain Shubman Gill's participation in the remainder of the opening Test at Kolkata's Eden Gardens against South Africa is in doubt after he was hospitalised as a precautionary measure due to neck spasm, according to ESPNcricinfo.
India bowling coach Morne Morkel opened up on Shubman Gill's unexpected neck stiffness that forced the captain to retire hurt after scoring four runs on Day 2 of the Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens.
India all-rounder Shivam Dube attributed his recent improvement with the ball to head coach Gautam Gambhir, bowling coach Morne Morkel and captain Suryakumar Yadav.
India's bowling coach Morne Morkel explained the reasoning behind resting left-arm seamer and team's highest wicket-taker in the shortest format of the game, Arshdeep Singh, in the first two T20Is of the series against Australia, stating that the team is focused on exploring different bowlin
India maintained an unbeaten run in the Super Four stage after surviving a fierce challenge from centurion Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera, securing a dramatic win that went down to the wire. However, a worrying sight for the team was Pandya being unable to bowl beyond the first over and