Asia CUP 2025: Morkel Morkel warns that India must adapt quickly, says that Pakistan cannot be taken lightly | Cricket news

New Delhi: India’s title champions are in the process of final preparation for the 2025 Asian Cup with a high intensity training session at the Dubai ICC academy from Friday. Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!The defense of the title of India begins on September 10 against the hosts of the United Arab Emirates in Dubai, followed by the successful confrontation with Pakistan on September 14. The group phase will end against Oman on September 19 before the start of the playoffs one day later.Bowling Morte Morkel coach, addressing the media during the training session on Monday, offered information on the preparation of India, their concentration on versatile and how the team is approaching a crowded tournament.Dubai heat construction momentum“It has been very hot and sweat so far, but pleasant,” said Morkel. “We have a group of white balls very exciting here. The accumulation has been brilliant, and now it is a question of intensifying the intensity. Once these guys have put the Indian shirt, they will be ready to leave and will put a solid performance for the team.”

He stressed that the training intensity would fill the gap for those who did not have much playing time during the recent tour in England. “In training, we make sure to train at a certain level. Once they have crossed the line, these guys know how to fight. ”Versatile at the heart of the plansA recurring theme in the preparation of India was the projector on the versatile. Morkel revealed that several players, including Shivam Dube, had a lot of bowling in the nets.“For me, it is always important to use Shivam as a guy who can make a four-overtime bowl,” he said. “I always put pressure for the versatile to work hard on both skills. Sometimes guys can become a bit nasty in practice and focus on one. But here we want to leave no stone not returned. The day, the conditions could promote him more than someone else, and he must be ready to deliver. »»He also underlined the value of the development of part -time bowlingal options. “The more guys there are guys who can give the captain here and there, the better. Yes, we will have our front line, but these additional options give us flexibility in selection and combinations.”Kuldeep’s rhythm under the scannerAmong the front line spinners, Kuldeep Yadav remains at the heart of India’s white ball strategy. Asked about the rhythm of the wrist of the left arm, Morkel was reassuring.“Kuldeep is a very professional athlete. Even in England, where he did not have much playing time, he put in the Overs. He knows what to do to prepare. Our job is to ensure that when we train, it’s concentrated and in order. He has changed a lot in his career, and he knows how to prepare for the T20 cricket. ”Respect for Pakistan, but focus on IndiaThe confrontation of India with Pakistan is looming, but Morkel struck a balanced tone. “They have gone a long way with their cricket and have played a great cricket brand lately. We are delighted with the challenge and will certainly not take them lightly. But for us, the accent is put on what we can control – our intensity, our execution. Yes, we will analyze their strengths and weaknesses, but at the end of the day, it is the cricket brand.“”Recharge before the stormMorkel admitted that the recent break was essential after a demanding tour in England. “It was important to cool off and spend time with the family. But planning never stops – conversations with fitness coaches, field coaches, Gautam (Gambir) on how to improve players. There is a lot of upcoming crickets, so mental recharging was the key. ”India sharpening its versatile depth and bowling combinations with fine adjustment, the Dubai camp will set the tone for their defense of the Asian Cup. And as Morkel summed up: “It is professionalism and not to return to stone – so when Surya calls someone, they are ready to deliver.”