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Morne Morkel backs Rohit Sharma to end slump at Lord's amid scrutiny

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Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Morne Morkel backs Rohit Sharma to end slump at Lord's amid scrutiny
Summary

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel has expressed confidence in Rohit Sharma's ability to overcome his recent batting struggles ahead of the series-deciding third ODI against England at Lord's on Sunday. Morkel addressed concerns over Sharma's low scores of 11 and 26 in the first two matches, attributing difficulties to tough conditions for openers. He highlighted Sharma's experience and calm presence in the batting lineup but also called for the entire batting unit to better adapt to Lord's specific challenges. Morkel's public support is seen as crucial to alleviating pressure on Sharma during this critical match.

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  • •Morne Morkel supports Rohit Sharma's return to form at Lord's
  • •Sharma scored 11 and 26 in the first two ODIs
  • •India's batting must adapt to Lord's conditions
  • •The third ODI is a series decider, currently tied 1-1
  • •Middle-over performance has been a concern for India
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India bowling coach Morne Morkel has strongly backed opener Rohit Sharma to break his batting slump at Lord's, dismissing retirement rumours.

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