‘Gambhir’s Choice Prevailed’: BCCI Reveals Real Reason for Morne Morkel’s Appointment As Coach

The Indian Cricket Team's entire coaching staff has officially determined Morne Morkel as the new bowling coach of Team India. The bowling position was the most sought-after job, as a lot of veterans have been touted for the crucial role. But Morkel's appointment in the Team India coaching staff was evident, and sources reveal the reason behind BCCI bringing in the Proteas Veteran.

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Morne Morkel’s Appointment Was Assured After the Bcci Chose Gautam Gambhir as Head Coach? Check Details

Legendary South African cricketer Morne Morkel has been announced as the bowling coach of Team India. The stalwart will be a part of Gautam Gambhir's coaching regime and is expected to begin his run from the Test and ODI series against Bangladesh. Morkel was Gambhir's ultimate choice because of the time they have spent in the Lucknow Super Giants. Sources revealed that Morne Morkel's appointment was evident over options like L Balaji and R Vinay Kumar after Gambhir was made the head coach.

"The Cricket Advisory Committee's (CAC) mandate was to interview the candidates for the head coach. When it came to the choice of support staff, it was imperative that Gambhir's choice prevailed. He has worked with Morne and thinks of him highly as a bowling coach.

"Also with the big series against Australia coming up Down Under from last week of November, there isn't a better choice than the South African, who has himself enjoyed fair bit of success over there. Also, there will be the five-Test tour of England next year with a potential sixth match if India reach WTC final," a BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

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Morne Morkel will be joining the NCA in Bengaluru and report there before his official assignment. He is expected to be a part of the Bangladesh series which will take place at home. Morkel will join Abhishek Nayar, Ryan ten Doeschate and Gautam Gambhir as a member of the Indian Cricket Team coaching staff. With major targets in place, including the BGT series and the WTC Final, the GG-led coaching side will aim for glory as they set foot into action.