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[Saba Sports News] Since joining the Indian team as their bowling coach, former South African cricketer Morne Morkel has seamlessly integrated into the dressing room culture.
Though he’s been with the squad for less than a month, his easy-going personality and enthusiasm have already earned him a rapport with the players.
This camaraderie was evident ahead of the second T20I against Bangladesh at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, where Morkel shared a light-hearted moment with India’s T20 captain, Suryakumar Yadav.
In a video shared by the BCCI, Suryakumar was seen asking Morkel a question in Hindi, catching the coach off guard. Morkel, unfamiliar with the language, momentarily went blank, unsure of how to respond, which led to a burst of laughter between them.
In good humor, Morkel even asked the person behind the camera not to include that part in the final cut. However, the BCCI delighted fans by releasing the clip as part of a montage showcasing India’s practice sessions.
The video also featured head coach Gautam Gambhir, who took a lighthearted glance at the stadium stand named in his honor, and was later seen encouraging the team during a huddle.
India, coming off a resounding victory in the first T20I in Gwalior, where they defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets with 49 deliveries to spare, now seeks to carry this momentum forward. In that match, young talents Mayank Yadav and Nitish Kumar Reddy were given their debut caps, adding to the excitement of the dominant win.
As India heads into the second match, the team will be eager to continue their strong showing and secure the series with another commanding performance against the visiting side.