Morne Morkel reaches agreement with PCB, appointed as bowling coach
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Former South African fast bowler Morne Morkel has been appointed by the Pakistan Cricket Board as the bowling coach, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Friday.
According to sources, Morne Morkel will accompany the national team in the Sri Lanka Test series next month.
Morkel, 38, could not come to Pakistan earlier due to his coaching contract in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
He will replace Umar Gul who served Pakistan during the New Zealand at home.
He served the South African cricket team in 318 international matches and claimed a total of 544 wickets.
His 544 international wickets consisted of 309 Test wickets in 160 innings, 188 in 114 ODIs, and 47 in 44 T20Is.
Albie Morkel, his elder brother also served South Africa as a successful allrounder.