South Africa-based Morkel's absence during a preparatory session at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday did raise eyebrows, but sources said it was only due to visa-related issues. \"Morne had visa issues, but he should be here soon once it's solved,\" sources told this news agency.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, it is understood that physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain is on his way out of the national setup, having remained absent from the squad's training session in the national capital. \"About Kamlesh, it's yet to be known when he will be here,\" further said the sources.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Another source familiar with chatter around Chennai-based Jain\u2019s future with the Indian team said, \u201cHe will leave the team shortly.\u201d <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Before joining the Indian team in June 2022, Jain previously served as the head physiotherapist after starting in an assistant role for three-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) from 2012 to 2022.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also worked with Bengal senior men\u2019s domestic team from September 2011 to March 2017. Sources have also indicated that he could potentially return to working for an IPL franchise, including a possible reunion with KKR. With Jain set to vacate his position, the BCCI is expected to begin the process of finding his replacement shortly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The expected exit of Jain comes after fielding coach T Dilip and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate ended their respective stints with the national side after the tour of England. Since then, ten Doeschate moved back to Knight Riders Sports as Head of Cricket Strategy, where he\u2019s in charge of player recruitment and squad planning, as well as serving in assistant coaching roles in the CPL, ILT20, and MLC.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also worked with Bengal senior men\u2019s domestic team from September 2011 to March 2017. Sources have also indicated that he could potentially return to working for an IPL franchise, including a possible reunion with KKR. With Jain set to vacate his position, the BCCI is expected to begin the process of finding his replacement shortly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The first T20I is slated to happen as per the original schedule on Sunday, after the DDCA stated via \u2018X\u2019 on Thursday that there was no change in the date. The clarification came after reports suggested that the opening game could be rescheduled owing to security arrangements for the high-profile BRICS summit in the national capital.<\/p>\r\n\r\n