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Albie Morkel Appointed as Head Coach

Johannesburg: Former South Africa all-rounder Albie Morkel has been appointed Joburg Super Kings’ new Head Coach ahead of the upcoming SA20 season.

Albie played 1 Test, 58 ODIs and 50 T20Is for South Africa in an international career from 2004 to 2015. Overall, he played 319 T20s scoring over 4000 runs and picking up close to 250 wickets.

A familiar face within the Super Kings family, Albie has been an integral part of the Joburg Super Kings coaching setup since the franchise’s inception.

Rupa Gurunath, Owner, Joburg Super Kings, said: “Albie Morkel has been an invaluable member of our coaching group over the years. He understands what the Super Kings stand for, has built strong relationships with our players and staff, and has played an important role behind the scenes in player development. We are excited to see him take on this new role and lead the team into the next chapter.”

KS Viswanathan, Director, Joburg Super Kings, said: “Albie Morkel understands our culture well, having experienced it both as a player and as a coach. His leadership and understanding of the South African cricket landscape gives us great confidence as we move forward.”

Speaking on his appointment, Albie Morkel said: “It is an incredible honour to be appointed Head Coach of the Joburg Super Kings. From wearing the Super Kings jersey as a player to now leading one of its franchises as Head Coach, this journey is truly special. I look forward to building on the strong foundations we’ve created together and helping this group achieve its full potential.”

The fifth edition of SA20 starts on January 17, 2027. Joburg Super Kings play their first match on January 18.

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