India suffered an early failure on the eve of the 2025 champion trophy, while the mowing coach of Morne Morkel had to leave the Camp team in Dubai for personal emergencies. Morkel arrived from the team of February 15th, but he left just a few days before the introductory match of India, according to the latest reports.
Morkel attended the afternoon training at the ICC Academy on February 16th.. However, he was especially absent from the first session of the team under the leadership of Rohit Sharma under the lights of February 17th. The whole contingent was present, except for bowling coaches during the team training on Monday.
Morne Morkel returns to South Africa for personal emergency – a report
According to a report at Times of India on Monday night, Morne Morkel returned to South Africa for personal emergencies. Dainik Jagran reported that the death of his father was the reason for his departure. There is no clarity when or whether to re -join the Indian team during the champion trophy.
Morkel became a bowling coach in September last year, after the appointment of Gambhira’s gautama as the main coach. He joined the auxiliary staff involving Abhishek Nayar and Ryan Ten Doneschate as ancillary coaches, and T Dilip as a coach of the field. Sitanshu Kotak recently joined the team as a kick coach.
The absence of Morne Morkel adds to the care of rapid bowling in India
The absence of the Morne Morkel is a failure for India, especially when the Bumrah jasprit is excluded due to a lower back injury. Mohammed Shami, returning from a 14-month release of injuries, still returns the form, while young Pacers Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Wounds have a limited ODU experience, with only 12 matches between them.
Hardik Pandya remains the only other option of fast secretion. India opted for a dizzying team for the conditions in Dubai, and Raviddra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav led the Spin unit, along with the Washington Sundar. The selectors also replaced Yashasvi Jaiswal with mysterious Spinner Varun Chakravarthy.
Team India was supposed to start the ICC Champion Campaign Trophy 2025 20. February
The champion trophy will return to the calendar of the cricket after an eight -year leave. A total of eight teams will play in several places, including Dubai, Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi Crickket Stadium. Champion defender Pakistan will take over New Zealand at the opener in Karachi on February 19th.
India will start the ICC Champion Campaign Trophy 2025 on February 20 against Bangladesh at the Cricket Stadium in Dubai. India refused to travel to Pakistan, the official nation of the host, for political tensions.
The expected conflict between India and Pakistan will be played on February 2nd. Tim led by Rohit Sharma will play his last group and match against New Zealand on March 2. Semi -final 1 Will be played on March 4 in Dubai and the finals will be held at the same place on March 9th..
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