Delhi: The young captain of the Indian cricket team, Shubman Gill is getting constant guidance from experienced players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Before the opening ODI against West Indies, Team India's bowling coach Morne Morkel said something important about the role of both the greats. He told that it is proving very useful for the young players to interact with these two.
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Morkel also praised Gill's captaincy. He said, “It is always great to have experienced players back in the team. It is also very important to guide Shubman. I must say that Shubman has done an extraordinary job leading the team so far.”
Emphasis on talking to senior players
Morkel believes that the senior players of the team not only contribute through their performance on the field, but their experience also plays an important role in strengthening the dressing room. The former right-arm pacer said, “I always believe that senior players play a big role in shaping the team. We have a lot of experience.”
Young players are getting the benefit of experience
The Indian team management is also emphasizing on giving opportunities to young players to interact with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Morkel said, “We have so much experience from senior players and we constantly encourage the players to interact with them.”
He further said, “We put forward as many questions as possible in the team meeting, so that senior players can express their views and share their experiences.”
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It is noteworthy that in this way the experience of Virat and Rohit has become an important source of learning for the new generation players in the Indian team. Both the legends want to represent the Indian team in the ICC ODI World Cup 2027.
FAQ
What did Morne Morkel say about Shubman Gill's captaincy?
Morne Morkel praised the captaincy of Shubman Gill and said that he has done an extraordinary job leading the team so far.
How are Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma helping young players?
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are guiding the young players by sharing their experiences. The team management encourages players to interact with seniors.
What is the role of senior players in Team India?
According to Morne Morkel, apart from their performance, senior players play an important role in strengthening the dressing room and enhancing the experience and learning of the young players.