Morne Morkel to be India bowling coach: Full list of Gambhir support staff

Morkel's appointment has been a part of a broader overhaul under the guidance of Gautam Gambhir, who is leading the coaching staff.

Former South African cricketer Morne Morkel has been appointed as Team India's new bowling coach. According to Cricbuzz, BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed the news of his appointment.

"Yes, Morne Morkel has been appointed bowling coach of the senior India men's team," Jay Shah told PTI.

Morkel's tenure would start from September 1, 2024. 

Support Staff Under Gautam Gambhir:
 

Head Coach: Gautam Gambhir

Assistant Coach: Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate

Bowling Coach: Morne Morkel

Fielding Coach: T Dilip

Morkel would bring loads of experience in fast bowling with him to the Indian side who possess some of the world's most lethal bowlers.

Morne Morkel international career stats

Format	Span	Mat	Inns	Overs	Mdns	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Avg	Econ	SR	5w	10w
Test Matches	2006-2018	86	160	2749.4	605	8550	309	6/23	9/110	27.66	3.1	53.3	8	0
One-Day Internationals	2007-2018	117	114	960	47	4761	188	5/21	5/21	25.32	4.95	30.6	2	0
Twenty20 Internationals	2007-2017	44	44	158.4	3	1191	47	4/17	4/17	25.34	7.5	20.2	0	0

*source:espncricinfo

Morne Morkel has been working with Gautam Gambhir in the past as well with the Proteas bowler being Gambhir's go to bowler during their Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) days. The duo also worked together in the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) coaching staff after which they went their different ways. 

Morkel had previously worked as the bowling coach for Pakistan during last year’s ODI World Cup in India, but he stepped down from the role months before his contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was due to end.

Gambhir’s coaching staff also includes assistant coaches Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate. T Dilip, who was part of the previous coaching team under Rahul Dravid, will remain as the fielding coach.

Morkel is taking the Team India bowling job from the outgoing Paras Mhambrey.