India's bowling coach Morne Morkel asserted that his team will treat every opponent in the 2025 Asia Cup with utmost seriousness.

India's Bowling Coach Emphasizes Importance of All-Rounders and Part-time Bowlers Ahead of Asia Cup

India's Men's T20 Asia Cup campaign is just around the corner, with the team set to face the UAE on September 10 in Dubai. As the squad prepares for the tournament, Morne Morkel, India's bowling coach, stresses the importance of all-rounders working on both their batting and bowling skills.

Morkel suggests that part-time bowlers could play a decisive role depending on the conditions. Shivam Dube is one of the all-rounders being encouraged to bowl more overs, as the team management focuses on developing all-rounders and part-time bowlers to give captain Suryakumar Yadav more options.

The squad's preparation for the Asia Cup has been "brilliant", according to Morkel. Since their last T20I outing against England in January, the team has been training in Dubai, honing their skills and replicating match situations in training. The Indian team has been training in sweltering conditions, a challenge they are eager to overcome as they start the Asia Cup on a strong note, particularly in their opening match against the UAE.

Morkel emphasizes the importance of respecting every opponent in the tournament. He acknowledges that India will have their frontline bowlers to attack, but developing others to contribute with the ball gives them greater depth. Having part-timers who can bowl a quick over gives the captain extra options and helps with combinations. Morkel explains that it's crucial to be prepared for when a player is called upon.

The UAE have been playing a good brand of cricket recently, and India will not underestimate them in the upcoming Asia Cup. Morkel, who had a coaching stint with Pakistan, understands the competitive nature of Asian cricket and warns against complacency.

Looking ahead, Morkel will next coach the England cricket team before the team begins in Group A of the Men's T20 Asia Cup. India's priority remains their own execution in the tournament, but Morkel's emphasis on all-rounder development and part-time bowling could prove crucial in their bid for Asia Cup glory.

India's Men's T20 Asia Cup campaign begins on September 10 against UAE in Dubai. Stay tuned for updates on the team's progress in the tournament.

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel asserted that his team will treat every opponent in the 2025 Asia Cup with utmost seriousness.