Morne Morkel has joined the New Zealand women’s team in preparation for the T20 World Cup. The former South African international is eager to contribute his playing expertise to the White Ferns.
Morne Morkel, a former South African fast bowler, has been named to the New Zealand coaching staff ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa next month. Morkel is presently enjoying his work as bowling coach for the South African Twenty20 team Durban Super Giants. He will join the New Zealand camp ahead of their ICC mega event opener against Australia.
Morne Morkel, who retired from international cricket in 2018, played in Australia’s T20 World Cup last year. He served as Namibia’s bowling consultant throughout their World Cup campaign. The former South African international is eager to contribute his playing expertise. The White Ferns and has been following their growth since arriving to New Zealand.
“The women’s game is quickly expanding throughout the world. This is an excellent chance for me to get experience in the women’s game while also sharing my understanding of international cricket to assist this squad improve. I’ve been paying careful attention to the women’s game and the White Ferns in recent years, especially after coming to Australia and witnessing their players compete in the Women’s Big Bash “Morkel spoke to the press upon his hiring.
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The towering pacer was a member of a deadly Proteas bowling line that included the likes of Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander, among others, during his playing days. The 38-year-old was well-known for his aggressive bowling, particularly on fast and bouncy wickets in South Africa and Australia. His expertise playing in African conditions will be useful for New Zealand’s fast bowlers in the global event in February.
The towering pacer was a member of a deadly Proteas bowling line that included the likes of Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander, among others, during his playing days. The 38-year-old was well-known for his aggressive bowling, particularly on fast and bouncy wickets in South Africa and Australia. His expertise playing in African conditions will be useful for New Zealand’s fast bowlers in the global event in February.
The White Ferns will announce their T20 World Cup roster later this week, with players travelling for South Africa on January 23. On February 11, they will open their campaign against Trans-Tasman rivals Australia.
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