Ranchi : As India put together to tackle South Africa for the limited-overs leg on the again of a whitewash by the hands of South Africa in Assessments, bowling coach Morne Morkel mentioned he feels the group wants to depart behind the “disappointing two weeks” and regroup. A recent set of gamers are additionally coming in as India search a fast turnaround in fortunes with a change of format. “It was a disappointing two weeks for us however we had a few days now to replicate,” the South African mentioned forward of India’s first coaching session at Jharkhand State Cricket Affiliation (JSCA) Stadium in Ranchi on Friday. “The vital factor now’s to provide all our power into the white-ball group. We’ve been enjoying numerous good white-ball cricket during the last couple of years.” Morkel warned that South Africa — recent from their Take a look at sequence win — can be buoyant. “A turn into colored clothes and a change of ball brings completely different power. However South Africa have momentum and a confi-dent Protea aspect is harmful. For us, it’s vital to begin effectively over the subsequent week or two and put the final couple of weeks behind us.” With stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli becoming a member of the squad for the three-match ODIs, the inevitable questions round their availability for the 2027 ODI World Cup had been raised. “They’re high quality gamers, so long as they’re pleased to place within the arduous work and be match. I’ve at all times believed in expertise. You don’t discover that in all places. They’ve received trophies and know play huge tournaments. So, for certain, in the event that they mentally and bodily really feel that their our bodies can do this (play within the World Cup)... it’s nonetheless a great distance away,” Morkel mentioned. “Preparation for the T20 World Cup is one factor, however each time you placed on an India jersey, you symbolize lots of people, the followers ready exterior the gates, cheering us on. For me, the main focus is to deliver momentum again into the Indian dressing room after a disappointing two weeks. The best way to try this is to play good, strong white-ball cricket,” Morkel mentioned. Requested about Rishabh Pant’s function with captain KL Rahul additionally anticipated to maintain wickets, Morkel was evasive. “My division is bowling. I don’t become involved in choice. Now we have received selectors, coach and the captain to deal with that,” he remarked. In the meantime, Ranchi’s cooler climate has received Morkel’s consideration in regard to the bowling choices for the D/N recreation. “Yesterday (Thursday) once we stepped off the airplane, it was a lot colder. It’ll be attention-grabbing to see what the ball does within the evenings. We’re coaching underneath lights so that can give us a very good indication.” He additionally mentioned the “wicket seems an excellent floor, virtually South Africa-like”. Within the absence of senior bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, Morkel mentioned it is going to be a giant alternative for others to step in.