'We've got bulletproof plan for everyone, including Bumrah': Morkel on workload issue
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The plan to rotate bowlers and use backups aims to prevent fatigue and injuries, which could affect India's performance across the packed schedule of T20Is, ODIs and Tests.
India plan to keep backup bowlers in New Zealand for the two-Test series. Bowling coach Morne Morkel said the strategy aims to manage workloads across five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests. India will rotate bowlers during ODIs, while some players prepare through India A matches to reduce burnout risks.
Morne Morkel is India's bowling coach, and workload management is a common strategy in cricket to preserve player health during busy international tours that include multiple formats.
- •The role of India A matches in preparing backup bowlers
- •Bowler fitness and selection for the two-Test series in New Zealand