Morkel emphasizes intensity for fast bowlers in Galle preparations
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 9:43 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Morne Morkel stressed the importance of fast bowlers stacking up overs with intensity as the team prepares for the upcoming series in Galle. The squad features Mohammed Siraj as the most experienced bowler, alongside Prasidh Krishna and uncapped players Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi. Morkel's comments come ahead of the matches set to take place in the challenging conditions of the Sri Lankan venue. Further details on the squad's training regimen and lineup are anticipated as the series approaches.
- •Morkel calls for fast bowlers to maintain intensity in Galle.
- •Mohammed Siraj brings experience; Brar and Nabi are uncapped.
- •Training is focused on adapting to Sri Lankan conditions.
- •Details on the match schedule and lineup are forthcoming.
- 9:43 AMESPNcricinfo — Morkel: Quicks must 'stack up overs together with intensity' to succeed in Galle
"Morne Morkel has high expectations from the fast bowlers - Mohammed Siraj is the most experienced, with Prasidh Krishna and the uncapped Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi around
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