Archive · 27 Jan 2026
India Rotates Bowlers, Backs Samson
India's bowling coach, Morne Morkel, said they are trying different bowling combinations in the T20I series against New Zealand.
This is to make it hard for other teams to plan against India in the upcoming World Cup.
They have different bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Varun Chakravarthy resting at different times.
Morkel said having all-rounders like Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya helps them change the bowling order easily.
He also mentioned that Bumrah is a top bowler and needs support to handle the pressure.
The team wants to be ready for different conditions in the World Cup, which will be played in places like Delhi, Mumbai, and Colombo.
Additionally, Morkel backed Sanju Samson, saying he is just 'one knock away' from regaining his form.
Samson has struggled recently, scoring only 16 runs in three matches, while Ishan Kishan has impressed and is now in contention for a spot in the World Cup squad.
India is rotating bowlers in the T20I series against New Zealand to prevent opposition teams from strategizing.
Bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Varun Chakravarthy have been rested at different times.
The strategy is also aimed at preparing for varying conditions in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
All-rounders Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya provide flexibility in the bowling combinations.
Morne Morkel emphasized the importance of mental support for premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah and backed Sanju Samson to regain form.
- Who
- India's bowling coach Morne Morkel and the Indian cricket team
- What
- Rotation of bowlers and backing Sanju Samson's form
- When
- During the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand and ahead of the T20 World Cup
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Why
- To prevent opposition teams from strategizing and to prepare for varying conditions in the World Cup
Sanju Samson's Performance
Ishan Kishan's Performance
Batting Form
Sanju Samson's Performance
Sanju Samson is struggling with form, scoring only 16 runs in three matches.
Ishan Kishan's Performance
Ishan Kishan has impressed with his batting, forcing his way into the reckoning.
- Coach
- Morne Morkel
- Series
- T20I against New Zealand
- Key Bowlers
- Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya
- Strategy
- Rotation to prevent opposition planning
- Upcoming Event
- T20 World Cup
- Conditions
- Varying conditions from Delhi to Mumbai to Colombo
- All-rounders
- Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya
- Bumrah's Role
- Premier pacer and mental support
- Sanju Samson's Form
- 16 runs in three matches
- Ishan Kishan's Form
- Impressive performances in SMAT T20 campaign
Sources
We try different bowling combinations because we don’t want teams to have plans against us: Morkel
Which player will be a ‘massive bonus’ for India for his experience as per bowling coach Morne Morkel
IND Vs NZ 4th T20I: 'Do Or Die' For Sanju Samson As Indian Opener's ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Playing XI Spot At Risk
India Bowling Coach Expresses Confidence In Sanju Samson Despite Setbacks In IND vs NZ T20Is: 'He Is One Knock Away'
