Nearly a Year After, David Warner Catches Up With Former South African Cricketer Morne Morkel

David Warner, who is currently serving a ban caught up with former South African pacer Morne Morkel on February 28 (Thursday) at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) nets. Meanwhile, Warner was present at the SCG to receive treatment on his injured elbow. On the other hand, Morkel, who has married an Australian television presenter Roz Kelly, was bowling at the nets to the NSW batsmen.

Morkel, who currently resides in Australia is considering to apply for dual citizenship, which allows him to play in the Big Bash League as a local player. David Warner, however, is likely to return to training next week after suffering an injury in the Bangladesh Premier League. He will appear in the Indian Premier League before his highly-anticipated internal return. Morne Morkel, who got to know David Warner while playing alongside him in the early editions of the IPL, backed him to make an instant impact.

“For sure, he’s a world-class player, and when bowling against him you always felt under pressure,” Morkel said.

“You needed to be on the money from the word go and they’re the sort of guys you want in your team – players who have that x-factor to take the game away from you. There’s no doubt in my mind that when he’s fit and ready he will be back for Australia,” he added.

In addition to, Morne Morkel is hopeful that David Warne will be fit and will be ready for the World Cup. The tall and lanky fast bowler feels the return Warner will add spice to the World Cup which will be good for the game.

“I just hope they can get fit as quick as possible and get ready for that World Cup. It’ll add a bit of spice to the World Cup, which is good for the game,” he added.