BCCI discussing Doeschate & Morne Morkel's future as India coaches; T Dilip under fire
The BCCI is currently managing uncertainty regarding the future of Indian cricket team coaches Ryan ten Doeschate and Morne Morkel, who may leave their roles after the England tour. Additionally, fielding coach T Dilip faces pressure due to the team's recent performance standards.
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High-level coaching changes impact the performance and strategic direction of the Indian national cricket team, a major cultural institution in India.
New Delhi: The Indian cricket board (BCCI) may have to work overtime to get the support staff for the Indian team in order after the conclusion of the ongoing England tour. TOI understands that assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate and fast bowling coach Morne Morkel are contemplating moving on from their respective roles once their contracts expire after the ODI series in England this month. “Doeschate isn’t very sure of continuing with this job. He has conveyed his problems with travelling with the team throughout the year. Morkel is still weighing his options. The board is discussing the matter with the two coaches and will try to see if things can be sorted out,” a BCCI source told TOI. The Indian team is due to leave for Sri Lanka for a two-Test series in the first week of Aug.
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