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Why is Albie Morkel not playing in IPL?

Why is Albie Morkel not playing in IPL?

After taking retirement, he turned towards being a coach. He is currently the assistant coach of the Namibia national cricket team which qualified for 2020 ICC T20 World Cup that was supposed to take place in Australia. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the marquee event was postponed to 2021.

What is the age of AB de Villiers?

37 years (February 17, 1984)
AB de Villiers/Age

Did Morne Morkel move to Australia?

In December 2020, Morne Morkel received permanent residency of Australia. Cricket Australia publicly announced the same, stating that Morkel is intending to become a citizen of the country. The former South African cricketer is currently married to Roz Kelly, an Australian sports journalist.

Is Steyn retired?

South Africa news Dale Steyn, the South Africa pacer, on Tuesday, 31 August announced his retirement from all forms of the game. Steyn took to social media to announce his retirement, saying: “Today, I officially retire from the game I love the most.

Is Albie Morkel retired?

In January 2019, he retired from all forms of cricket. Currently he is the assistant coach of the Namibia national cricket team which qualified for 2020 ICC T20 World Cup in Australia on 29th Oct 2019.

Who hit big six in IPL?

The record for longest six in the IPL was set by Albie Morkel while playing for Chennai Super Kings in the inaugural IPL edition and it still stands today….Biggest Six in IPL Year wise.

Year 2012
Player Name MS Dhoni
Team Chennai Super Kings
Distance (meters) 112

Who hit biggest 6 in IPL 2021?

On Saturday, Pollard smashed a six that was so long that it left the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Pollard smashed the longest six of IPL 2021 against SRH. The distance of the six was 105 meters. Before Pollard, the longest six was hit by Glenn Maxwell (100m).

What kind of cricket does Albie Morkel play?

Johannes Albertus Morkel (born 10 June 1981), better known as Albie Morkel, is a former South African cricketer. He is an all-rounder who bowls right-arm medium fast and bats left-handed. He was ear marked as the new Lance Klusener from an early age and is famous for his six hitting abilities.

How are Morne Morkel and Albie Morkel related?

He was ear marked as the new Lance Klusener from an early age and is famous for his six hitting abilities. Albie has a younger brother, Morné Morkel, who also played international cricket for South Africa while his father Albert played provincial cricket in South Africa.

When was Albie Morkel retained by Chennai Super Kings?

Morkel was retained by Chennai for the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League . On 12 April 2012, he hit 28 runs in one over of Virat Kohli ‘s bowling which ultimately brought victory to Chennai Super Kings from a no win position after chasing a massive total of 206 in the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore.