Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Morne Morkel's India Arrival Delayed by Visa Issues
Morne Morkel is India’s bowling coach.
He could not reach New Delhi on time because of visa problems.
Sources said he should join the team soon.
Physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain may soon leave the team.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India is expected to look for his replacement.
Jasprit Bumrah is also joining the squad after being cleared by the Centre of Excellence.
Other players are arriving after playing in the Duleep Trophy final.
The first Afghanistan T20I is still scheduled for Sunday.
India bowling coach Morne Morkel’s arrival in New Delhi was delayed by visa issues.
Morkel is expected to join the Indian team soon ahead of its Afghanistan T20Is.
Physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain is reportedly set to leave the national setup shortly.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India is expected to begin finding Jain’s replacement.
Jasprit Bumrah and several players are due to join the squad before Sunday’s scheduled first T20I.
- Who
- India bowling coach Morne Morkel, physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain, Jasprit Bumrah and other India squad members.
- What
- Morkel’s arrival was delayed by visa issues, while Jain is reportedly preparing to leave the national setup.
- When
- Morkel was absent from Thursday’s preparatory session; the first T20I is scheduled for Sunday.
- Where
- The team is assembling in New Delhi, with the preparatory session held at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
- Why
- Morkel’s delay was attributed to visa problems, while the reported reason for Jain’s departure was not specified.
- Delayed arrival
- Morne Morkel’s arrival in New Delhi was delayed because of visa issues.
- Expected arrival
- Sources said Morkel should join the team soon.
- Support-staff change
- Physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain is reportedly set to leave the national setup.
- Replacement process
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India is expected to seek Jain’s replacement.
- Players joining
- Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi were due to join the squad.
- Opening match
- The first T20I remains scheduled for Sunday.
- Security context
- The schedule clarification followed reports that the match could be moved because of security arrangements for the BRICS summit.