Delhi: Team India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel believes that young all -rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has the ability to do wonders with the ball. But he also made it clear that Reddy will now have to take more responsibility in bowling, especially in the series of five Tests against England.
Have shown amazing in batting
Last year, Reddy caught everyone’s attention by hitting a century in Boxing Day Test against Australia. Now he is being considered a contender for the role of a seam-balling all-rounder with Shardul Thakur. Shardul has an 11 Test experience, while Reddy is considered a more useful and multi-talented player in English conditions.
Morne Morkel challenged Reddy
Morkel said that Reddy threw 26.5 overs in two informal Tests against England Lions this year. Now the coaches want him to bowl more. He said, “Reddy has a skill. He can put a ball that turns out to be the attitude of the match. But now he needs to do well. We have talked about it and I want them to throw more balls.
Who will get a chance in the first test
Morkel has not yet told who will get a chance from Reddy or Thakur in the first Test. But he definitely said that the balance of the team is in the right direction and the bowling unit will have to achieve the necessary speed and rhythm in the match.
Morne Morkel also spoke on strategy against England
The coach also told that how to play against England has been discussed in the team. “We have made good preparations. The most important on the match will be that our strategy should be implemented properly.”
Focus on fitness and test preparation
Morkel has confidence in the depth of the team, but he also added that after playing the Test after a long time, the team will have to gain speed and fitness again. “We are covering all the necessary departments, but now the most important test fitness. Things in England can be helpful, but the pitches will be good. There will be a real challenge.”
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