India must maintain composure to counter England's potent batting in the T20 World Cup semi-final. Bowling coach Morne Morkel advised playing with clarity and calmness against England's deep and powerful lineup at the Wankhede Stadium.
India, aiming to defend their T20 World Cup title, faces two-time champions England for the third consecutive tournament. Morkel highlighted the potential impact of rising temperatures and dew on the match. He noted England's aggressive T20 approach makes them dangerous, predicting a shootout between two attacking teams where "the side that can hold their nerves and play the conditions" will prevail.
Discussions with spinner Varun Chakravarthy focus on clarity and confidence in his bowling. For Sanju Samson, his recent match-winning performance has bolstered the top order. However, Abhishek Sharma's form, with only 80 runs in six matches including three ducks, presents a significant challenge against England's diverse attack. Morkel expressed optimism for Sharma, calling it a "fresh page" with an opportunity to perform, recalling his century against England previously.
The winner advances to the final to face South Africa or New Zealand.