Arshdeep Singh Unveils Unusual Training Drill: Wrestling Matches with India Bowling Coach Morne Morkel

Arshdeep Singh Reveals Unique Training Ground Ritual with Bowling Coach Morne Morkel

A recent viral video captured a lighthearted moment during Team India's net session in Birmingham, showcasing pacers Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep engaging in a playful wrestling match with bowling coach Morne Morkel.

Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel (center) with pacers Akash Deep (left) and Arshdeep Singh. (Screengrabs)

Neither Arshdeep nor Akash Deep featured in the playing XI that suffered a five-wicket defeat at Headingley.

In a video released by the BCCI, Arshdeep Singh shed light on the story behind the amusing scene. He explained that Morkel had instituted a tradition where he would "pin" the bowlers at the end of their practice session, signaling the end of the day's work.

Arshdeep humorously added that Morkel had discovered a novel approach to conclude practice sessions, which he was demonstrating.

India currently trails the five-match series 0-1, having lost the first Test by five wickets after England successfully chased down a target of 371 runs on the final day.