As Team India gears up for their Super 8 clash against South Africa on February 22 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, bowling coach Morne Morkel emphasized the team’s commitment to enhancing their fielding skills. Morkel highlighted the critical role catching will play in the tournament, stating, “Our focus is on fielding, particularly catching. We understand that every catch counts, and minimizing boundaries by cutting down angles can make a significant difference. Catching will be crucial as we approach the tournament’s decisive stages.” Recent matches have drawn attention to India’s missed opportunities, with dropped catches and misfields impacting their performance. Morkel noted the team’s aim to convert at least 50% of their catching chances. “No catch is easy, but the players are putting in the effort and training hard to secure as many balls as possible. We’re focusing on even those tough, 50-50 chances, as they can shift the momentum of the game,” he added. Fans are also keen to watch explosive opener Abhishek Sharma in action. Team India is in Group 1 of the Super 8 alongside South Africa, West Indies, and Zimbabwe. Following the match against South Africa, India will take on Zimbabwe on February 26 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, and face the West Indies on March 1 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The highly anticipated final of the tournament is set for March 8, with the venue yet to be confirmed. India’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 includes: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (WK), Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan (WK), Rinku Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, and Tilak Varma. (With ANI Inputs)
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