India's bowling coach Morne Morkel on Sunday admitted struggles containing Travis Head's century in the Brisbane Test. Head and Smith's 171-run partnership propelled Australia to 405/7 on Day 2. Morkel highlighted the need to improve bowling with the older ball, particularly between overs 50 and 80, and execute planned strategies more effectively.
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