Morne Morkel ‘Unhappy’ With Hardik Pandya Ahead of India vs Bangladesh T20I Series: Report

Following the culmination of the India vs Bangladesh Test series, it is time for the 3-match T20I affair to take over. The format will see the return of T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and star all-rounder Hardik Pandya . Ahead of the start of the contest, Pandya has been quite vocal about the upcoming challenge on social media and is "ready to go." However, despite being a proven cricketer he is yet to prove his mettle in front of the new bowling coach of Team India Morne Morkel.

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Morne Morkel ‘Unhappy’ With Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya sweated out in the nets before the start of the India vs Bangladesh T20I series. According to the report by Indian Express, bowling coach Morne Morkel was constantly monitoring the work of Pandya during the session and was "unhappy" with him for bowling largely closer to the stumps.

Morkel chatted with Pandya over his ball-delivery position, and Pandya took the takeaway with spirit. Following that the bowling coach moved to other bowlers in the net session.

India vs Bangladesh T20I Series: Preview

India outplayed Bangladesh in the 2-match Test series, scripting a clean sweep of 2-0. The next phase of the Bangladesh tour of India includes a 3-match T20I series. The first match of the affair will take place on October 6, 2024, in Gwalior. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the Indian side. A blend of experience and a fresh lot makes up the Indian unit. Among the exciting talents in the block, Mayank Yadav has also made his way into the squad and all eyes will be on how the express pacer will fare in the series, should he be given the opportunity to feature in the playing XI.

15-member Team India squad for T20I series against Bangladesh : Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya , Riyan Parag, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav.