Delhi: The Indian cricket team is currently in Dubai for the Champions Trophy, but has received a sad news. The father of the Indian team’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has passed away, after which he has returned to South Africa from Dubai. At the moment it is not clear when he will come back, and this news has an atmosphere of mourning in the team.

Morkel’s return

Morkel’s return time is not yet certain, and it can become a matter of major concern for the Indian team, especially before the important tournament. Due to the absence of Morkel, the bowlers will not be able to get help, which can cause trouble to the team. Along with this, there has been additional pressure on the coaching staff. If he does not come back from this tournament, then the bowling of the Indian team which is already weak and can be in danger.

First match against Bangladesh

However, the Indian team wants to focus on their next match against Bangladesh by putting this grief in front of them. The team has started preparing for this match and has been practicing continuously on the nets for the last two days. The match against Bangladesh is to be held on 20 February. It will have to be seen how the absence of Morkel is handled by head coach Gautam Gambhir and whether a new member will be sent to Dubai to join the coaching staff.

The biggest match against Bangladesh

India is also important with Pakistan, which will be held on 23 February at Dubai International Stadium. This match is special for Indian cricket lovers, because the last time these two teams faced in the finals of Champions Trophy-2017, Pakistan defeated India.

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