Morne Morkel

At 36, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is still outrunning younger pacers. While generations of fast bowlers have come and gone since his IPL debut in 2011, the RCB veteran remains a constant. TOI traces the fitness transformation, meticulous preparation and daily discipline that have helped him stay relevant in cricket's most demanding format for more than a decade.

Former India spinner Sairaj Bahutule is poised to become the Indian men's team's spin-bowling coach for the next two years. With extensive experience, including with the Punjab Kings and at the NCA, Bahutule's appointment aims to bolster India's spin attack. His tenure is expected to commence with the Afghanistan series in June. The Team India coaching setup currently includes batting coach Sitanshu Kotak, fast-bowling coach Morne Morkel, fielding coach T Dilip and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, with Bahutule now set to fill the spin-bowling coach’s role.

Bowling coach Morne Morkel advised India to avoid a one-dimensional approach, suggesting batters aim for 250-300 runs but acknowledging the need to adapt to pitches. He highlighted the team's flexibility in bowling strategies, emphasizing communication with players to strike better against different opponents on varying surfaces.

South African pacer Morne Morkel has decided to bid adieu to international cricket after the home Test series against Australia next month, saying that the "demanding" schedule has put a lot of strain on his family life".

After bowling splendidly at death with an injured leg to pilot South Africa to an 18-run win over India, pace bowler Morne Morkel expressed doubt about his availability for the fourth and penultimate game of the ODI series on October 22.

India's bowling coach, Morne Morkel, voiced concerns over the team's pacers showing a sharp drop in pace in the 4th Test's third day. Bumrah's deliveries over 140 kmph drastically decreased compared to previous matches. Despite England's strong batting performance, Morkel highlighted improved discipline from the Indian bowlers. England ended day 3 of the 4th Test with 544 runs at the loss of 7 wickets.

Fast bowler Mayank Yadav has transformed his fitness and recovery approach after surgery, previously neglecting his body. Now, he prioritizes recovery, nutrition, and sleep, inspired by Jasprit Bumrah's guidance. Yadav, who recorded the fastest Indian delivery in IPL 2024, discovered his pace talent early and was inspired by Morne Morkel and Dale Steyn.

Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel backed struggling opener Sanju Samson, stating he is 'one knock away' from regaining form ahead of the T20 World Cup. Morkel highlighted Samson's good training and hitting, expressing confidence in his imminent return to form.

Former South African pacer Morne Morkel on Monday resigned as the Pakistan cricket team's bowling coach two days after the team's elimination from the World Cup in India. The Babar Azam-led Pakistan lost five of the nine matches in the ODI showpiece event, losing the last match to England by 93 runs in Kolkata. Morkel had joined the team on a six-month contract in June this year after finishing his assignment with IPL side Lucknow Super Giants. His tenure with the Pakistan team began with a two-Test series during their tour of Sri Lanka.

A total of 1108 runs in 180.3 overs: that's the number of runs conceded by Pakistan bowlers in four matches thus far. For a team with a legacy of potent bowling attacks, the numbers speak of a struggling team.

Former South African fast bowler Morne Morkel believes that it will be more of a challenge for fielders to not use saliva during a match. The 35-year-old, who retired from international cricket in 2018, said that bowlers will always find a way to swing a ball.

Former South African pacer Morne Morkel has been appointed the bowling coach of the Indian men's cricket team, BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed on Wednesday. "Yes, Morne Morkel has been appointed bowling coach of the senior India men's team," Jay Shah told PTI.

Former South African pacer Morne Morkel has called time on his three-year stint with Surrey after choosing not to return to the club for the 2021 season. Morkel played at the Oval for three seasons taking 136 wickets in all formats. He played a key role in Surrey's 2018 County Championship victory, taking 59 wickets at 14.32 as Surrey won their first Championship since 2002.

Anil Kumble is now making his way into the corporate world with his company Tenvic creating a module called "Lessons from Sport" for budding business executives.

India had an injury scare as Hardik Pandya and Abhishek Sharma left the field during the Sri Lanka clash, but bowling coach Morne Morkel confirmed both suffered only cramps. While Hardik will be reassessed before the Pakistan final, Abhishek is fit. Morkel admitted India haven’t played a “complete game” yet and stressed sharper execution across departments.

South African pace duo of Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel will shark dive on Tuesday with the 2011 World Cup trophy to mark the 100-day countdown to the opening ceremony of the sporting extravaganza.

West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach has joined Surrey for the first seven matches of the 2021 English County Championship season, the club announced on Thursday. He replaces former South Africa fast bowler Morne Morkel, who is not returning to the Oval because of coronavirus travel restrictions.

Former pacer Morne Morkel feels South Africa can "bowl themselves" into the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup as their bowlers have the capability to rattle the in-form England top order on Saturday.

Morne Morkel, ex-South African fast bowler, is named India's new bowling coach, taking over from Paras Mhambrey. Morkel discussed his excitement and love for Indian food. He will join the team in Chennai as they gear up for their first Test match against Bangladesh.

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel highlighted the pressing need for Indian batsmen to 'absorb pressure' and rectify errors quickly following collapses against New Zealand. Morkel emphasized the importance of rotating strike and scoring runs to avoid getting out, complementing the Kiwi approach to adapting conditions effectively.

Indian cricket fans breathed a sigh of relief on Saturday as a potential injury scare involving Jasprit Bumrah proved to be just a cramp. Bumrah, fresh off an eight-wicket haul in the first test against Australia, experienced discomfort while bowling but quickly resumed play after attention from the physio.

Nagpur Test match between India and South Africa created a lot of furore recently, with many South African players and commentators blaming the pitch at the VCA Stadium, Jamtha for the debacle of the Proteas.

While it's more or less a done deal that the Indian team will go in with three spinners in the first Test here, the South Africans are keen to stick to their traditional strength, which is pace.

Jonty Rhodes feels that his country's Test captain Graeme Smith must be very pleased with the presence of three-pronged pace attack in the team as all three bowlers are of different kind.

Pujara says he is now working hard to make the one-day squad to realise his dream of playing in the World Cup, which is scheduled next year.

BCCI president N Srinivasan and his South African counterpart Chris Nenzani are scheduled to meet today to discuss the future and possibility of India's tour of South Africa later this year.

Morne Morkel, who stymied the Indian run-chase with some superb death bowling, had carried on with a sore leg to bowl South Africa to victory in Rajkot.

An old video of Gautam Gambhir has resurfaced on social media, where he expressed his desire to bring Morne Morkel into his IPL team. This comes after the former South African pacer was appointed as Team India's new bowling coach.

Pringle feels South Africa have a good squad and should do well in the series, provided their pace trio of Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel and Philander stay fit.