Indian cricket team set for a massive overhaul! Morne Morkel and Ryan ten Doeschate likely to be axed after Asia Cup 2025
The BCCI is expected to implement a bold change within their coaching set-up as big names like Morne Morkel and Ryan ten Doeschate face the possibility of being axed after this year's Asia Cup.
As per reports, the Board of Cricket for India (BCCI) is mulling over to part ways with India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate and India's bowling coach Morne Morkel. The duo may see their tenure come to an end following the conclusion of the Asia Cup 2025. The decision will be independent of the outcome of the current Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series.
But on the contrary, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir, who is at the helm, will continue to serve as the head coach for the men's team for the foreseeable future. The Indian coaching staff has come under the scanner following the team's poor show, especially in overseas Test tours. Gambhir, too, has not been able to evade the blame and the wrath of the Indian fans.
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Under Gambhir's mentorship, India stooped to new lows that have previously not been seen with the earlier coaching personnel. The team lost to New Zealand 0-3 at home, recording the first instance ever when a team whitewashed India in a test series at home. Moving on to the Border-Gavaskar Test series in Australia, Gambhir faced a challenging assignment as India were humiliated by 3-1 and missed securing a spot in the WTC final for the first time in three editions.
As for the current Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, the team has shown some fight, but the results have been far from ideal. The hard-fought draw in Manchester has kept India alive, but only just. India are still behind in the series by 1-2, and Gambhir & Co.. could be starting at yet another overseas Test series defeat.
Morkel has also had to share a lot of the blame, especially after the Indian bowlers faltered immensely during the fourth Test, allowing England to comfortably cruise to 669. According to the top BCCI officials, Morkel hasn't been able to bolster the competitive edge of the bowlers. Besides, they also questioned the exact role of ten Doeschate and wondered if he was at all any help to the team.
These sweeping changes are expected to take effect later in the month of September. A formal communication from the BCCI is awaited in the coming days. As far as the series is concerned, India have one more game to go to square the series 2-2 at the Kia Oval.
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