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New Delhi: Indian cricket team's bowling coach Morne Morkel has suggested a unique way for the Test specialists touring New Zealand to deal with the strong winds in Wellington. He asked the players to practice standing in front of a strong fan at home. Morkel has personally experienced these stormy winds while playing for South Africa. 

Speaking ahead of the third T20I against New Zealand in Wellington, Morkel said, "We have talked about Wellington, especially before the start of the tour. I spoke to the players late last night, and they asked what the conditions are like there. I said stand in front of a fan at home, the conditions will be the same in Wellington."

Winds wreak havoc in Wellington

Wellington's winds are so strong that they can change direction at any moment. This makes both batting and bowling difficult for Team India . On Monday, wind speeds in the New Zealand capital reached 120 km per hour, giving the visiting team a glimpse of the challenges ahead.

Morkel himself was surprised by the conditions. The former South African fast bowler said the wind was so strong that he could feel its force even from inside his hotel. "This wind is a different animal. I was at the hotel this morning and the whole building was shaking," he said. "So I think this is going to be a new thing we'll add to our repertoire, so the players can get used to it as quickly as possible."

Mental preparation is essential

At the Basin Reserve, a batsman may struggle to maintain balance at the crease, while a bowler may find it difficult to find rhythm or control the ball. Morkel knows from experience that a few days of practice won't solve this problem. He believes the key is to accept the conditions and find a way to work with them. "When I toured here with South Africa, we had certain ways of getting used to it," he explained. "I don't think you can get used to it in two, three, or four days," he said. "So it depends on how you look at the whole situation: either you see it as a challenge, or you see it as a negative."

Difficult for bowlers too

There's also a practical problem for the Indian bowling attack. The wind keeps swirling around the field and changing direction, and some bowlers may have to face the wind more often than others. Morkel wants his players to be prepared to take on this responsibility, rather than leaving difficult spells to their teammates. "Hopefully, we can get those players in a state of mind where they look forward to that challenge," he said. "Ultimately, you need someone to raise their hand and bowl against the wind, because we can't have four players bowling with the wind."