India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel says India’s seamers face their “biggest challenge” when playing in Sri Lanka, urging them to adjust quickly to local conditions. He points to the impact of heat and humidity on pace bowlers’ workload and effectiveness, and to the need to be ready for the Kookaburra ball’s behavior as it changes.
Morkel’s comments focus on practical preparation for the match environment, emphasizing that seamers must modify their approach rather than rely on plans suited to other venues. The outlet frames Sri Lanka as a demanding setting not only because of weather, but also because the ball can behave differently over time. Other reporting also stresses the same theme: speed bowling in Sri Lanka requires rapid adaptation to conditions for consistent performance.
