Champions Trophy: Morkel rejoins Indian team ahead of crucial New Zealand clash

The Indian team received a major boost ahead of the crucial ICC Champions Trophy clash against New Zealand with bowling coach Morne Morkel rejoining the team after attending to a personal emergency back home in South Africa and was part of the squad's training session in Dubai on Wednesday.

- TRIDIB BAPARNASH

Morkel had to leave the Indian camp a couple of days before the team's Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh on February 20.

The former South Africa pacer was seen having a long chat with head coach Gautam Gambhir as the players did their warm-up drills at the ICC Academy in Dubai.

Shubman Gill, who has been India's standout batter in the tournament, was the only one who did not turn up for practice.

Rohit skips batting drills India skipper Rohit Sharma opted against batting in the nets and was seen doing light fitness drills.

He spent a considerable amount of time with the strength and conditioning coach, according to the official broadcasters.