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Morkel used to be one of the best all-rounders in the cricketing world
In his heyday, South Africa’s Albie Morkel was being praised as one of the greatest all-rounders the country has ever produced and pundits were even comparing his batting abilities to that of India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, but in a rather unfortunate turn of events, Morkel has now found himself on the sidelines for far too long and he admitted that “I won’t play for South Africa again”.
De Villiers may be forced to become a specialist batsman once again
South Africa coach Gary Kirsten has revealed that batsman AB de Villiers’ future as ODI wicketkeeper is uncertain after he recently hung up the gloves and admitted to being overburdened.
De Villiers has already admitted that being in the outfield is much harder
South Africa ODI captain AB de Villiers has announced that he will be giving up wicketkeeping in limited overs matches since he is unable to deal with the burden of having to stand behind the stumps, come in as a specialist batsman and lead the team all at once.
Kallis believes enforcing the death penalty will significantly decrease the number of murders in South Africa
South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis has called for the restoration of the death penalty in the country after the brutal murder of a former first-class cricketer, who had strong links with many players in the current side.
Tsolekile still does not fully understand why he was dropped during the New Zealand Test series
South Africa convenor of selectors Andrew Hudson has admitted that wicketkeeper Thami Tsolekile was supposed to replace batsman AB de Villiers behind the stumps for the New Zealand Test series, but he was denied the opportunity after de Villiers announced that he would like to continue donning the gloves for the Proteas.
Bresnan knows his career could end at any given time
England all-rounder Tim Bresnan has realised how brutal the game of cricket can be, after seeing what happened to Mark Boucher in a warm up match against Somerset.
The cricketing world still remains shocked and saddened by the premature retirement of Boucher
With South African wicketkeeper batsman Mark Boucher retiring prematurely due to a freak eye injury, many former and current cricketers have extended their good wishes.
Karim also suffered the same fate as Boucher
With former and current cricketers wishing South African wicketkeeper batsman Mark Boucher a speedy recovery after a freak eye injury that caused him to end his career prematurely, there is one former wicketkeeper who doesn’t understand why Boucher was wearing a hat instead of a helmet.
Arthur remembers all the good and bad times he and Boucher went through together
Former South Africa and current Australia coach Mickey Arthur has heaped praise and support for South African wicketkeeper batsman Mark Boucher, calling him “phenomenal” after being forced into premature retirement from a freak eye injury.
Boucher is highly regarded as the best wicketkeeper batsman South Africa ever had
South African wicketkeeper batsman Mark Boucher has ended his international cricket career after suffering a freak eye injury on the opening day of a warm-up match against Somerset.
