{"id":24301,"date":"2023-11-14T00:14:05","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T00:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/morne-morkel-quits-as-pakistans-bowling-coach\/"},"modified":"2023-11-14T00:14:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T00:14:05","slug":"morne-morkel-quits-as-pakistans-bowling-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/morne-morkel-quits-as-pakistans-bowling-coach\/","title":{"rendered":"Morne Morkel quits as Pakistan’s bowling coach"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LAHORE: Former South African pacer Morne Morkel Monday resigned as Pakistan\u2019s bowling coach, citing his commitments with the upcoming leagues.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The former South Africa fast bowler had joined the Pakistan team on a six-month contract in June this year. Morne Morkel\u2019s first assignment with the Green Shirts was their tour to Sri Lanka for the two-match Test series.<\/p>\n

His resignation comes following the Pakistan team\u2019s embarrassing exit from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.<\/p>\n

Pakistan\u2019s team failed to reach the semi-finals and finished fifth in the mega event<\/a>, winning only four matches and losing\u00a0five. The Green Shirts faced defeats from India, Australia, South Africa, South Africa and England.<\/p>\n

Read more: Babar Azam lands in Lahore after dismal World Cup 2023 performance<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

sources privy to the development said, Umar Gul is a strong contender for the post of bowling coach of the Pakistan cricket team.<\/p>\n

Skipper Babar Azam is also facing criticism and under pressure over the performance of the team.<\/p>\n

Pakistan are now eyeing the upcoming crucial series of three Test matches against Australia, scheduled from December 14, 2023, to January 7, 2024, in Australia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n