South Africa include Morne Morkel by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:	WD Parnell, M Morkel
Event:	England in South Africa 2009/10

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DateLine: 26th November 2009

 

The South African selectors have called Morne Morkel into the one-day squad for the remaining matches against England. The return of Wayne Parnell will also boost the bowling attack that lacked imagination and firepower.

 

The home side's attack failed to make much of an impression at Centurion Park as England comfortably chased down 251 with four overs to spare. Other than Dale Steyn, who swung the new ball at pace, there was little threat from the remaining options at Graeme Smith's disposal so Morkel's extra bounce will be a valuable weapon.

 

"He has shown good form in domestic cricket this season and was also impressive in the 50-over match for South Africa A against England a week ago," Mike Proctor, the convenor of selectors, said.

 

"He will definitely form part of our plans for the Test series as well so the sooner we have him involved with the team the better." South Africa's plans for the one-day series have been hampered by Parnell's ankle injury, which has kept him out of action since the Champions Trophy, and the loss of Jacques Kallis who has a fractured rib.