Morne Morkel frames ODI series against West Indies as World Cup preparation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 7:27 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
At a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram, India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel described the upcoming three-match ODI series against the West Indies as a crucial step towards the 2027 World Cup. With a focus on creating pressure in play, Morkel emphasized that players need to show readiness now rather than waiting. Allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy's recovery from injuries is a key point for management, as India looks to solidify its squad. Morkel also highlighted the importance of balancing young leadership with veteran experience in the team as they prepare for future competitions.
- •The ODI series starts as a part of World Cup preparations.
- •Morkel stresses the need for players to step up now.
- •Nitish Kumar Reddy is under close management due to injuries.
- •Shubman Gill continues to captain the team with Virat Kohli returning.
- •Workload management for bowlers is a central focus for coaching staff.
- 7:27 AMYahoo Sports — ‘It starts now:’ Morne Morkel sets India’s World Cup tone ahead of WI series
"THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel used the pre-series press conference in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday to frame the three-match ODI series against West Indies as the opening move of a much bigger campaign, one that ends with the 2027 World Cup in South Africa. It starts now, with this series against the West Indies. No player drew more questions than allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, whose path to a full bowling workload, after a series of recurring injuries, remains one of India’s more delicate management projects.
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