Morne Morkel

About

South African fast bowler for Yorkshire who helped the South African team keep pace with the best in the sport.

Before Fame

Beginning with his first-class debut in 2003-04, he showed himself as an outstanding bowler, and in 2007 he went 4 for 29 against the Indian top order during their tour of South Africa.

Trivia

Selected for the South African squad for the inaugural Twenty20 World Championship in South Africa, he bowled 9 wickets at 13.33, and almost had five wickets in the final, if not for a blown call.

Family Life

He was born in Vereeniging, Transvaal Province, South Africa.

Associated With

Kevin Pietersen was another well-known South African cricketer.