Overview

• Morkel used WWE-style holds on Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep during Birmingham nets to signal session ends, and BCCI’s video of the move went viral.
• Arshdeep Singh confirmed that Morkel promised to pin bowlers as the final move to mark the close of practice sessions.
• India’s pace unit has come under scrutiny after conceding a 371-run chase at Headingley, leaving them 0-1 down in the five-match series.
• Jasprit Bumrah is expected to miss the second Test under a managed workload plan, opening the door for Arshdeep and Akash to stake their claims.
• Coach Morkel’s unconventional drills reflect a wider effort to boost accountability and strengthen the bowling attack for English conditions.