Gambhir May Not Have Morne Morkel! Ex-all-Rounder May Join India as Bowling Coach vs SL | Reports

Team India is all set to embark on ir journey to Sri Lanka for a white-ball tour. Two Asian Giants will lock horns on a cricket pitch as Men in Blue are set to function under a new coaching regime. With Gautam Gambhir all set to begin his journey as he coach, it will be a new challenge for side. A lot of chatter has been taking place over potential coaching staff under Gambhir's regime, and some top names have been under consideration. However, team's potential bowling coach, Morne Morkel, may not arrive for Gambhir's first assignment yet, and a former India leg-spinner could be elected for Sri Lanka series.  

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Former India All-Rounder to Join Team India Coaching Staff in Sri Lanka as Morne Morkel Likely to Miss White-Ball Series | Reports

Speculations have been intense over Team India's coaching staff under Gautam Gambhir's regime as team travels to Sri Lanka for a white-ball series. Names like Abhishek Nayar, Ryan ten Doeschate, Jonty Rhodes, and more have been under consideration, as well as Morne Morkel. former South African bowler has been under consideration and seems to be a lock as bowling coach. However, he may not be a part of upcoming Sri Lanka tour, if reports are to be believed.

Gambhir has been rooting for Morne Morkel to be selected for coaching staff, as he is familiar with his work. But reports from Cricbuzz suggest that former South African bowler has returned to Pretoria to attend to his unwell far. In meantime, management has picked a former India leg-spinning all-rounder. Sairaj Bahutule will travel to Sri Lanka alongside Men in Blue.

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Bahutule was picked over NCA bowling coach Troy Cooley as Sri Lankan pitches are prone to spin, making Indian leg-spinning all-rounder an ideal choice for situation. An official reveal for coaching staff under Coach Gautam Gambhir is yet to be announced, and y could do it before Men in Blue jets off for white-ball series to Island Nation.