Indian cricket team bowling coach Morne Morkel believes that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma can play in the 2027 ODI World Cup, provided they remain fit - both mentally and physically.

Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel has shared a massive fitness update on star batters Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer.

India vs South Africa 1st Test: While the pitch offered more turn than what is generally expected of a Day 2 or Day 3 wicket, the batting on display was mediocre too

India bowling coach Morne Morkel admitted his side was "surprised" by how quickly the Eden Gardens surface "deteriorated" after a dramatic second day.

India skipper Shubman Gill's availability for the remainder of the opening Test is in serious doubt after he was stretchered into an ambulance with his neck immobilised on Saturday evening.

Morne Morkel is historically one of South Africa's finest bowlers. But, as the bowling coach of the Indian team, he will be working against his old team as the Test series begins on Friday.

Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir had a long chat with Eden Gardens pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee ahead of the first Test match against South Africa.

Morne Morkel, India's bowling coach, admitted that team selection can be tough on players, but emphasised the importance of testing different combinations ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Following India's thrilling Super Over victory over Sri Lanka, Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel confirmed that all-rounder Hardik Pandya and batsman Abhishek Sharma were off the field due to cramps.

Shivam Dube conceded just four runs and picked up three wickets against UAE.