Indian team coach Morne Morkel picks his favorite Indian food

The old one from South Africa fast bowler Morne Morkelwho was recently appointed as the coach of the Indian cricket team, has already made headlines for his love of Indian food. In a recent interview with BCCI.TV, Morkel shared his love for traditional Indian cuisine, expressing his excitement about his new role with the team.

Morne Morkel on Indian cuisine

Morkel said he is a fan of puri, loves dosas for breakfast, and loves milk, malai, chicken, and naan bread. As a coach, he emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy diet in order to set a good example for his players.

“I am a big fan of puri, and for breakfast, I enjoy dosas. I also like milk, malai, chicken, and naan bread. But it is important for me as a coach to maintain a healthy diet, to be an example to the players,” Morkel said in the interview.

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Upcoming series with Bangladesh

As India preparing for Bangladesh series from September 19, 2024with two Test matches and three T20 Internationals, Morkel will be entering his first series as the team’s bowling coach. This home series is important for India, especially after their recent ODI series defeat Sri Lanka.

The Indian cricket team, now under the guidance of a head coach Gautam Gambhir and bowling coach Morkel, ready for a fresh start. The two, who have played together before Kolkata Knight Ridersespecially winning the IPL trophy in 2014, brings a wealth of experience and camaraderie to the team.

The combination of Gambhir and Morkel is expected to infuse a new level of energy and tactical understanding into the Indian team. Fans and pundits alike are looking forward to how the veteran duo will impact the team’s performance in the upcoming series.

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