Morkel targeted as potential Kolpak signing
South Africa could be dealt for another blow as Morne Morkel weighs up his future in international cricket. ESPNcricinfo understands that at least three counties are pursuing him as a Kolpak signing ahead of the 2018 season.
While the news will cause concern in South Africa, who are reeling from a spate of Kolpak-related losses, it might make sense from Morkel's perspective. He will 33 in October and could view a long-term county deal as a secure and lucrative way to see out his career.
Morkel has been in magnificent form, having only recently returned from a career-threatening back injury. Elected as South Africa's Man of the Series after his performances in the Tests against England, he was not flattered by the 19 wickets he took. He was still South Africa's leading wicket-taker in the series.
Morkel targeted as potential Kolpak signing
South Africa could be dealt for another blow as Morne Morkel weighs up his future in international cricket. ESPNcricinfo understands that at least three counties are pursuing him as a Kolpak signing ahead of the 2018 season.
While the news will cause concern in South Africa, who are reeling from a spate of Kolpak-related losses, it might make sense from Morkel's perspective. He will 33 in October and could view a long-term county deal as a secure and lucrative way to see out his career.
Morkel has been in magnificent form, having only recently returned from a career-threatening back injury. Elected as South Africa's Man of the Series after his performances in the Tests against England, he was not flattered by the 19 wickets he took. He was still South Africa's leading wicket-taker in the series.
Morkel targeted as potential Kolpak signing
