Morne Morkel resigns as Pakistan bowling coach PCB Released

 

Former South African cricketer Morne Morkel has resigned as Pakistan’s bowling coach due to commitments in upcoming leagues. He joined the Pakistan Cricket team in June this year for a six-month contract and oversaw the Pakistan Vs Afghanistan series, Asia Cup 2023 and World Cup 2023 showcased in India.  His resignation follows Pakistan’s disappointing performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 where they got fifth position and lost five games out of 09 games.

Pakistan lost the first time in the World Cup to Afghanistan and lost by 07 wickets from India at Ahmedabad in front of 100,000 spectators. Pakistan’s bowling department was crushed in this tournament due to the non-availability of Naseem Shah.

PCB’s official Twitter handle posted Morne Morkel’s resignation under:-

 

Morne Morkel resigns as Pakistan bowling coach

Details here ⤵️ https://t.co/El3BgWVbjh

— PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) November 13, 2023

Morne Morkel’s first assignment was the two-match test series against Sri Lanka. Thereafter he led the Pakistan cricket team in the Asia Cup and lastly in World Cup 2023. Now Pakistan has scheduled a three-match test series against Australia from December 14, 2023, to January 7, 2024. PCB will announce the new coach in due course, however, Umar Gul is being considered the most contesting candidate.