Arshdeep Singh Shares Morne Morkel’s Unique Training Wrap-Up Technique. As India and England gear up for the second Test of their five-match series, Arshdeep Singh has revealed that Team India’s bowling coach, Morne Morkel, has introduced a creative method to conclude training sessions.
The second Test is set to begin on July 2 at Edgbaston, Birmingham, with both teams intensifying their preparations.
Morkel faces a critical challenge going into this match after India’s underwhelming bowling display in the series opener. Despite setting a daunting target of 371 runs, India’s bowlers failed to defend it, allowing England to chase it down with five wickets in hand, thanks largely to a brilliant 149-run knock from opener Ben Duckett.
In the first innings as well, India’s bowlers struggled to make a significant impact. Although Jasprit Bumrah managed to pick up a five-wicket haul, the rest of the pace attack failed to offer adequate support, as England posted 465 in response to India’s 471.
Why Were Arshdeep Singh, Akash Deep, and Morne Morkel Seen Wrestling During Nets?
India’s bowlers are pushing themselves hard ahead of the second Test, working closely with bowling coach Morne Morkel in intense training sessions. In a light-hearted moment caught on camera, Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep were seen playfully wrestling with Morkel at the nets.
Arshdeep later shared the story behind the unusual scene—Morkel has added a fun twist to wrap up training. His rule? Once a bowler finishes his session, Morkel tries to pin him down. Check out the entertaining video below.
𝙋𝙞𝙣 𝙊𝙪𝙩! 🤼♂️
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 30, 2025
Why are Arshdeep Singh, Akash Deep & Morne Morkel wrestling in the nets 😲🤔#TeamIndia | #ENGvIND | @arshdeepsinghh | @mornemorkel65 pic.twitter.com/HG7RS0U3te
Meanwhile, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has been putting in intense training sessions at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium, raising expectations of a potential Test debut in the second match. Singh, who received his maiden Test call-up for India’s 2025 tour of England, has previously represented the country in nine ODIs and 63 T20Is. The 26-year-old now stands on the brink of a new chapter in his international career.
Ben Stokes and his team currently hold a 1-0 lead in the five-match Test series following their victory in the opening game. England have bolstered their squad with the inclusion of Jofra Archer, marking his return to Test cricket after a four-year hiatus. Historically, England have dominated India at Edgbaston, winning seven out of eight Tests at the venue, with one ending in a draw.