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Morkel: Windies Series Crucial for India's World Cup Bowling Preparations
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News18•25-09-2026, 19:30
Morkel: Windies Series Crucial for India's World Cup Bowling Preparations
- •India's bowling coach Morne Morkel emphasizes giving second-line bowlers like Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar opportunities in the upcoming ODI series against West Indies.
- •Morkel believes the series will allow these bowlers to gain crucial game time and understand the standards expected for next year's World Cup.
- •He wants bowlers to embrace tough match situations and develop the temperament to handle pressure, rather than just securing their spots.
- •The team management is working with BCCI medical staff to create return-to-play plans for injured players, including Harshit Rana.
- •Morkel views the West Indies series as the start of India's preparations for the ODI World Cup, stressing the need to build the bowling group now.
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Morne Morkel wants to give second-line bowlers like Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar sufficient match time and expose them to difficult match situations during the West Indies ODI series to build temperament, test resources, and prepare a strong bowling group for next year's World Cup.
The team management is working closely with medical staff at the BCCI Centre of Excellence to map out individual return-to-play plans for injured players on the sidelines, including Harshit Rana, ensuring they are monitored and can return fit.
The three-match ODI series against the West Indies begins on Sunday in Thiruvananthapuram, marking the start of India's preparations for the upcoming ODI World Cup.
