LAHORE: Former South Africa quick bowler Morne Morkel Monday resigned because the Pakistan cricket workforce’s bowling coach.
Morkel had signed a six-month contract with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in June this yr. He couldn’t signal a long-term contract on account of his engagements with totally different leagues.
His first task with the lads’s workforce was their tour to Sri Lanka for the two-match Check sequence.
The cricket physique will announce his alternative sooner or later.
Former cricketer Umar Gul, who has already served because the workforce’s bowling coach prior to now, is anticipated to tackle the function as soon as once more, mentioned the sources.
In the meantime, Gul mentioned that he hasn’t been contacted by the PCB relating to the place. He added that Morkel’s contract because the bowling coach was until December.
“I’ve represented Pakistan earlier than and can do it once more if I get the possibility,” added Gul.
Morkel coached the nationwide workforce for the two-match Check sequence towards Sri Lanka which the Inexperienced Shirts gained 2-0, and a one-day worldwide (ODI) sequence towards Afghanistan which led to Pakistan white-washing the opponents.
He additionally coached the workforce for the Asia Cup and World Cup.
Morkel, 38, served the South African cricket workforce in 318 worldwide matches and claimed a complete of 544 wickets.
His 544 worldwide wickets consisted of 309 Check wickets in 160 innings, 188 in 114 ODIs and 47 in 44 T20Is.
Pakistan are set to play a three-match Check towards Australia beginning subsequent month.
Schedule
First Check: December 14-18, Perth Stadium
Second Check: December 26-30, MCG
Third Check: January 3-7, SCG
