Managing workload of pacers for five Test series right after IPL can be an issue: Morkel

Eng vs IND: "Prepare Pacers for a series of five tests after IPL is sometimes a problem," says Morrel

WorkOdAd management for fast bowlers during a long series can be a challenge, and India's bowling coach Morne Mortel admitted that it is getting even more difficult with the players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) just before a series. This year's IPL was closed on 3 June and the first test by India in […]

Indian coach states managing bowlers’ workload in a Test series is ‘sometimes an issue’

India bowling coach Morne Morkel on Friday said managing the workload of fast bowlers during a five-match Test series can be an issue right after an IPL season, referring to the injuries faced by the current crop of pacers in England. The IPL final on June 3 and the first Test in England (June 20) had a gap of nearly three weeks between them but lasting the whole series was always going to be a challenge for the fast bowlers. “It’s a real test. …

Managing workload of pacers for five Test series right after IPL can be an issue: Morkel

Manchester, Jul 25 (PTI) India bowling coach Morne Morkel on Friday said managing the workload of fast bowlers during a five-match Test series can be an issue right after an IPL season, referring to the injuries faced by the current crop of pacers in England.The IPL final on June 3 and the first Test in England (June 20) had a gap of nearly three weeks between them but lasting the whole series was always going to be a challenge for the fast bowl…