India has confirmed the appointment of former Proteas fast bowler Morne Morkel as their new bowling coach.

Morkel will support Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed head coach of the World Cup-winning Indian squad.

Previously, the duo collaborated at the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Durban Super Giants in the SA20.

According to ESPN Cricinfo, Gambhir recommended Morkel’s name.

The 39-year-old individual, who previously held the position of Pakistan’s bowling coach until December of last year, will now take up the role previously occupied by Paras Mhambrey, a former fast bowler from India.

Morkel, a strong and powerful fast bowler, has achieved a remarkable total of 544 wickets in international cricket.

Although he excelled in all formats, including being South Africa’s top wicket-taker in the 2015 World Cup, his true strength was in Test cricket.

Throughout his 12-year career, he accumulated a total of 309 scalps from the 86 Tests he participated in.

In September, India will host Bangladesh for their upcoming match, and thereafter, they will have another series at home against New Zealand.

In the future, the crew will journey to Australia.