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Albie Morkel (Credits - AFP)

The legendary cricketer of South Africa, Albie Morkel called curtains on his cricketing career. He hung his boots from all formats of the game to end a glorious 20-year long career. The Proteas star has been one of the finest all-rounders, cricket has ever seen. A legend in the domestic circuit and in the franchise cricket across the globe.

Albie Morkel appeared for many franchises across the globe in his great career. He made a mark of his own with his incredible ability to whack the balls from his presence. Morkel has also been the exceptional fast bowler, who can swing the ball to make life hard for the batsmen in the initial overs.

Time has run out for me – Albie Morkel

Speaking of the retirement, Morkel feels that he is out of fuel to survive on the cricketing field. Morkel added that he will be ending his career with many fine achievements and memories, something which, he would love to cherish for the rest of his life.

Albie Morkel, Titans
Albie Morkel (Credits – Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix)

Further, he also thanked South African cricket for their support over the years. Albie Morkel has been the stalwart figure for the Titans team as well. He has been their experienced player, where he signed for them repeatedly. Meanwhile, he wants to thank them for keeping trust in him.

“Time has run out for me on the cricket field, and I would like to announce my retirement from the game. The last 20 years of my life took me on an incredible journey, with so many awesome memories that I will cherish forever,” he quoted.

”I would like to thank Jacques Faul and everyone involved at the Titans for giving me the opportunity to live my dream. The squad is in a healthy state and I’m looking forward to seeing the progress that the younger players will make. I will forever be a big Titans fan,” Albie Morkel said.

Thanks to my family and sponsors: Albie Morkel

The right-handed bowler also expressed his thanks to his family members and friends for travelling with him. And also, he thanked Cricket South Africa and the sponsors across the globe during his cricketing career.

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Albie Morkel, Titans, CSK
Albie Morkel featured for Chennai Super Kings.
” I want to say a big thanks to Cricket South Africa because it was a huge honour to represent my country. Thank you to my family, friends, supporters and sponsors who were there for me through thick and thin, and most importantly my wife who played an unbelievable supporting role, allowing me to do what I love. Professional sport can be a ruthless space to operate in, and it’s impossible to do it without a solid support system. Thank you so much,” he concluded.
Well, a glorious career for Albie Morkel has come to an end. The stalwart player in his one-day career has seen him score in excess of 8 000 runs across both limited competitions while garnering 462 wickets.

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