South African fast bowler Morne Morkel to retire from international cricket after Australia series
Sydney, Feb 26 (IBNS): South African fast bowler Morne Morkel on Monday announced that the upcoming four-match Sunfoil Test series against Australia will be his last.
Morkel said he will retire from all forms of international cricket after the series.
The series will commence in Durban on Thursday.
Morkel played 83 Tests, 117 One-Day Internationals and 44 T20 Internationals in a successful career spanning 12 years.
He has taken 294 Test wickets - including seven five-fors - and is currently the fifth highest all-time wicket-taker for South Africa in Test matches.
The South African has an impressive tally of 529 wickets across the three formats.
Morkel was quoted as saying by Cricket South Africa website: “It was an extremely tough decision but I feel the time is right to start a new chapter. I have a young family and a foreign wife, and the current demanding international schedule has put a lot of strain us. I have to put them first and this decision will only benefit us going forward.
“I have loved every minute that I have played in the Proteas jersey, and I am incredibly grateful to my team mates, Cricket South Africa, and my family and friends for the support over the years. I still feel there is a lot of cricket left in me and I am excited for what lies ahead. For now, all of my energy and focus is on helping the Proteas win the upcoming series against Australia," he said.
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