99 runs leaked in 2 T20Is! Bhuvneshwar Kumar gets a message from Morne Morkel
India's bowling coach Morne Morkel has publicly backed veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar following his difficult return to the T20I squad. Despite high economy rates in recent matches, Morkel urged the bowler to ignore external pressure and focus on his rhythm.
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Highlights the psychological challenges faced by veteran athletes returning to high-stakes international sports after long absences.
India bowling coach Morne Morkel has asked Bhuvneshwar Kumar to stay calm, ignore outside pressure and focus on his own game as the experienced fast bowler tries to find his rhythm after returning to the T20I team following a four-year gap.Bhuvneshwar's comeback has not gone as planned. The 36-year-old conceded 49 runs in the first T20I against New Zealand and 50 in the second, taking just one wicket across the two matches. His economy rate of 12.37 has been the highest among India's bowlers in the series.With India trailing 0-2 in the five-match series, Morkel has backed the veteran pacer to improve as he gets more opportunities on the field.'Block the expectation factor out'Morkel said Bhuvneshwar would naturally face expectations after returning to the international stage following four years away from the T20I side.
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