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Morne Morkel’s Performance Sets India’s World Cup Tone Ahead of WI Series
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 08:37 AM
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South African fast bowler Morne Morkel delivered a standout performance in a warm‑up match, giving India a strong start ahead of the World Cup and setting the tone before the WI series.
India’s preparations for the upcoming World Cup included a warm‑up match against South Africa, where the focus was on building momentum ahead of the WI series.
In that encounter, South African fast bowler Morne Morkel delivered a potent spell, striking early wickets and applying pressure on the Indian batting lineup.
Morkel’s display is seen as a benchmark for India’s bowling attack, providing a positive start and setting the tone for the team’s approach in the tournament.
With the WI series looming, the Indian side will look to build on this momentum and fine‑tune strategies for the challenges ahead.
In that encounter, South African fast bowler Morne Morkel delivered a potent spell, striking early wickets and applying pressure on the Indian batting lineup.
Morkel’s display is seen as a benchmark for India’s bowling attack, providing a positive start and setting the tone for the team’s approach in the tournament.
With the WI series looming, the Indian side will look to build on this momentum and fine‑tune strategies for the challenges ahead.