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Morkel warns India pacers of heat and humidity in Sri Lanka
India bowling coach Morne Morkel has warned that heat and humidity will be the biggest challenge for the pace attack in the two-Test series against Sri Lanka starting August 15 in Galle.…
The Story in Brief
India bowling coach Morne Morkel has warned that heat and humidity will be the biggest challenge for the pace attack in the two-Test series against Sri Lanka starting August 15 in Galle. With Jasprit Bumrah and Harshit Rana injured, the attack lacks experience. Mohammed Siraj will lead the pacers, with Prasidh Krishna, Auqib Nabi and Gurnoor Brar providing support. Morkel acknowledged the inexperience but said the players earned their spots through skill and know how to bowl in tough conditions.
Morkel said the Kookaburra ball will go soft after 20-35 overs, so bowlers must be street-smart in using the crease and short ball. The spin trio of Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar is also expected to play a major role.
The Indian Opinion
The exaggerated narrative that India's pace attack is fatally weak without Bumrah ignores the planning. Morkel's emphasis on 'street-smart' bowling shows the team is prepared for heat and humidity. The spin trio can also do damage. This series is a chance for new bowlers to prove themselves. The first session of the Galle Test on August 15 will reveal if the seamers can adjust quickly to the conditions and support the spinners.
Sources (2): sports.ndtv.com, timesnownews.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
