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Morné Morkel (born 6 October 1984) is a South African cricket coach and former cricketer who played international cricket between 2006 and 2018. He worked as the bowling coach of the Pakistan national cricket team until November 2023.
An out-and-out fast bowler, Morne Morkel stands at 1.96 metres tall and his height allows him to generate steepling and awkward bounce.
Find out the complete career history of Morne Morkel including highest scores, centuries, half centuries, wickets and more.
Player Story. Part of South Africa’s lethal pace trio alongside Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander, Morne Morkel has earned a reputation as one of the most feared bowlers in world cricket. Morkel made his Test debut against India in late 2006, when he was brought in as an injury replacement for Steyn.
Apr 1, 2022 · After making his Test debut against India in late 2006, South African paceman, Morne Morkel, went on to play 86 Tests, 117 ODIs and 44 T20Is for the Proteas between 2006-2018.
Apr 4, 2018 · Morne Morkel made his debut in 2006 against India in Durban in a Test which South Africa won by 174 runs. His first wicket was that of MS Dhoni, was just beginning to make a name for...
Mar 26, 2018 · Morne Morkel has been in the South Africa Test team for the best part of the last 12 years, playing 85 matches along the way, but has never really been the frontman of the attack. Dale Steyn was always the big man, with Vernon Philander as the able No.2.
Nov 13, 2023 · Morne Morkel has quit as Pakistan's fast-bowling coach six weeks before his contract was to expire. In a short statement on Monday, the PCB announced that Morkel had resigned...
Mar 31, 2018 · Morkel made his debut in the second Test against India in Durban in 2006-07 after the hosts faced an unexpected defeat in the first Test at the Wanderers. Shaun Pollock left...
Apr 3, 2018 · 3 April, 2018. ‘A special player' – tributes pour in for Morne Morkel. Emotions ran high after South Africa eased to a 492-run win over Australia in the fourth and final Test in Johannesburg. It sealed a historic 3-1 series win, South Africa’s first at home against the Australians since 1970.
