Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Morkel Eager to See Young Pacers Step Up Without Bumrah
India are starting a five-game T20 cricket series against the West Indies.
Jasprit Bumrah is not playing in this series.
Two young fast bowlers, Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav, are in the squad.
Coach Morne Morkel wants to see how they handle their chance.
He says both are still learning.
He also says it can be hard to coach them closely when they spend only a short time with the team.
Mayank first drew attention for bowling very fast in the IPL.
He has had injuries but has returned to play and added a slower delivery.
India begin a five-match T20I series against the West Indies on October 6.
India have rested Jasprit Bumrah and named Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav in the squad.
Bowling coach Morne Morkel said he is excited to see how the young pacers use the opportunity.
Morkel said the bowlers are still learning and that limited time together can make individual coaching difficult.
Mayank impressed with his pace in IPL 2024, has faced injury setbacks, and has developed a slower ball.
- Who
- India, the West Indies, bowling coach Morne Morkel, and bowlers Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav.
- What
- India are beginning a five-match T20I series, with Mayank and Prince named in the squad while Jasprit Bumrah is rested.
- When
- The first T20I is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6; Morkel spoke on its eve.
- Where
- Morkel spoke to reporters in Lucknow.
- Why
- Morkel is keen to see how the two young bowlers respond to an opportunity in Bumrah's absence.
- Series
- Five T20Is between India and the West Indies
- Opening match
- Tuesday, October 6
- India bowling coach
- Morne Morkel
- Rested bowler
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Young bowlers named
- Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav
- Mayank's IPL breakthrough
- He first impressed with his pace in IPL 2024