New role for them, Morne Morkel believes Pakistan duo responded well

Morne Morkel said Pakistan fast bowlers Haris Rauf and Hasan Ali were given new roles during the 2023 World Cup

Morne Morkel: “It’s [a] slightly new role for Hasan Ali and Haris Rauf bowling with the new ball in powerplays. These guys used to bowl sort of outside the powerplay. But I think, with the opportunity we’ve given them, they are standing up to the occasion”

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Former Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel said the pace duo of Hasan Ali and Haris Rauf were given a “slightly new role” of “bowling with the new ball in powerplays” during the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

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Amazing consistency with the new ball, Morne Morkel chooses another quality Pakistan bowler over Shaheen Shah Afridi

Morne Morkel said Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has amazing consistency with the new ball

Morne Morkel: “Naseem is a quality bowler if you look at his stats, the consistency he gave us with the new ball upfront was amazing”

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Former Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel has praised speedster Naseem Shah for his outstanding consistency when bowling with the new ball.

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Falling all over the place, Waqar Younis believes Pakistan fast bowler has a lot of work to do

Waqar Younis said Pakistan left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi is falling all over the place

Waqar Younis: “He’s just falling all over the place, you know, bowling on the pads, outside the off stump he’s tried around the wicket, over the wicket, nothing really worked for him, and I’m sure he will even sit back with Morne Morkel”

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Iconic Pakistan swing maestro Waqar Younis believes fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi needs to go back to the drawing board and work on his bowling as he is “falling all over the place.”

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A future match-winner, Morne Morkel classifies up-and-coming Pakistan bowler as a wonderful asset

Morne Morkel said Pakistan pace bowler Zaman Khan is a future match-winner

Morne Morkel: “I’m excited just to work with him, connect with him and build that relationship, help him develop because he’s a match-winner”

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Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel believes fast bowler Zaman Khan can be a “match-winner” for the men in green in the future.

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He’s a world-class bowler, Morne Morkel never has to ask Pakistan seamer to bowl overs

Morne Morkel said Pakistan left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi is a world-class bowler

Morne Morkel: “Shaheen is world-class – I love as a mentor connecting with Shaheen about bowling. I think the way he keeps things simple, how he goes about his work, never do I have to ask him to bowl overs, he’s always there very focussed, very organised”

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Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel appreciates the fact that he never has to ask left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi to bowl overs, which is why he has become a world-class bowler.

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South Africa vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: Philander’s career-best six-for provides Morkel with perfect swansong

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Vernon Philander finished with career-best figures of 6-21

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South Africa pace bowler Vernon Philander took a career-best 6-21 on the fifth day of the fourth Test in Johannesburg to not only lead his side to a 492-run win over Australia, but also ensure fellow seamer Morne Morkel had a perfect swansong.

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