http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Gary-Kirsten-c58527’s soft approach – Cricket News Update
Morne Morkel, the South African pacer, believes that the team’s newly-appointed head coach, Gary Kirsten, will infuse immense confidence among the players by employing his traditional ‘soft approach’ and empower them to win their upcoming home series against
Australia.
Morkel has shown complete confidence in Gary’s coaching techniques, which are based on relaxation and peace of mind. He tells that the coach does not put pressure on his players and allows them to follow their natural game skills.
It was Kirsten who capacitated Team http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 Cricket World Cup trophy at home, a few months back.
The patriotic passion and unabated insistence of Cricket http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 (CSA) forced him to abandon his social life once again and get padded up in a bid to coach the Proteas to glory.
Talking to the media, Morkel said, “My first impression of Gary is what I expected it to be. He’s not going to put a massive amount of pressure on us because he knows what international cricket is about."
About his team and himself, he told, “The World Cup was disappointing, but if we can win well against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 we can get that support back. Everybody is keen to get on to a fresh page and move forward.”
"We had a workshop on one of the days, but for the most part it was very light-hearted. He set out our goals for the start of the season, and gave us something to build on,” added the fast bowler.
In the backdrop of their lackluster World Cup campaign, the Proteas have gone through tough times, losing both sponsors and public support. They are running without funds and looking to regain their pride by dominating over the Aussies. Analysts also opine
that the upcoming series will be very crucial for the Proteas.
Morkel did well in the World Cup and he is now working hard to prepare himself for the mega competition ahead.
The 26-year-old has played 31 Tests, 44 ODIs and 17 T20Is since making his International debut in 2006. He has 113 Test, 74 ODI and 25 T20I wickets to his name.
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