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'Jaan bachi toh lakho paaye' - Fans react as Morne Morkel resigns as Pakistan bowling coach after disappointing ODI World Cup 2023 campaign

The former South Africa pacer joined the Pakistan senior men's team on a six-month contract in June this year.

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Morne Morkel (Source: Twitter)

Morne Morkel (Source: Twitter)

Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel has resigned from his post following their disappointing performance in the ODI World Cup 2023. In a statement on Monday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced Morkel's decision to part ways and would announce a replacement "in due course". However, the board did not specify the reason for his exit.

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The former South Africa pacer joined the Pakistan senior men's team on a six-month contract in June this year. His first assignment was the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Morkel's expertise was expected to make a major impact in Pakistan's World Cup campaign. But sadly, their bowling performance was a significant factor contributing to their early departure from the tournament. 

The Men in Green failed to reach the semi-finals as they finished fifth in the points table. They started the campaign with consecutive wins but later suffered a string of defeats. Even Afghanistan handed them a massive upset as they recorded their maiden ODI win against Babar Azam's side.

Morkel quits a month before his contract was to expire

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"Morne Morkel has resigned as the bowling coach of the Pakistan Men’s team. The former South Africa fast bowler joined the Pakistan team on a six-month contract in June this year. Morkel’s first assignment with the men’s team was their tour to Sri Lanka for the two-match Test series," the PCB said in a statement. 

"Pakistan Cricket Board will announce his replacement in due course. Pakistan's next assignment is a three-match Test series against Australia scheduled to take place from December 14, 2023, to January 7, 2024, in Australia," it added. 

Pakistan's next assignment is against Australia - a three-match Test series scheduled to take place from December 14, 2023 to January 7, 2024, in Australia.

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Here's how fans reacted to Morne Morkel's resignation as Pakistan's bowling coach:

 

 

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