"Don't Chase Anything, Just Be You": Bowling Coach Morkel to Bhuvneshwar After Underwhelming India Return
Morkel says the veteran seamer should trust his game after conceding 99 runs and taking one wicket in his first two outings.
- Ahead of Tuesday's third T20I in Wellington, India bowling coach Morne Morkel urged veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to ignore outside pressure and focus on his own game. He told Kumar to "block the expectation factor out" and "just be you."
- After a four-year absence from India's side, Bhuvneshwar returned following consecutive title-winning IPL seasons with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He has struggled in the two matches against New Zealand, conceding 99 runs while taking one wicket.
- Team management replaced Mayank Yadav, who took 1 for 40 in the opener, with Prince Yadav, who returned 1 for 30 in the second game. The tactical adjustment reflected venue-specific requirements in Christchurch.
- Wellington, unofficially called the "windiest city in the world," presents unique challenges for India's players. Morkel noted the hotel building was "shaking" from gusty winds, urging the team to embrace the challenge rather than make excuses.
- Facing a 0-2 deficit in the five-match series, India must adapt quickly on Tuesday. Morkel emphasized that players need to find the right mental space to succeed as the team attempts to claw back into contention.
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On comeback, Bhuvneshwar Kumar told not to chase anything, block expectations
After a four-year international absence, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is finding his feet again in New Zealand. Bowling coach Morne Morkel has urged the veteran pacer to block out expectations and trust his experience.
Block out expectations, just be you: Morkels message to Bhuvneshwar - The Tribune
India bowling coach Morne Morkel wants Bhuvneshwar Kumar to 'block out expectations' and focus on being himself as the seasoned pacer looks to regain his rhythm in international cricket after a four-year absence from the T20I side.
99 runs leaked in 2 T20Is! Bhuvneshwar Kumar gets a message from Morne Morkel
Bhuvneshwar Kumar's comeback has not gone as planned. The 36-year-old conceded 49 runs in the first T20I against New Zealand and 50 in the second, taking just one wicket across the two matches. His economy rate of 12.37 has been the highest among India's bowlers in the series.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar Receives Stern Message From Coach After Tough Comeback: ‘You’ve To Be…’
India bowling coach Morne Morkel has urged Bhuvneshwar Kumar to block out expectations and trust his game as India prepare for the third T20I against New Zealand. After a four-year absence from the T20I side, Bhuvneshwar has struggled in the first two matches, while India trail 0-2 in the five-match series.
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