South Africa recall Morkel

Published October 19, 2005

JOHANNESBURG, Oct 18: Hard-hitting all-rounder Albie Morkel has returned to the South African squad ahead of the Twenty20 international against New Zealand on Friday.

The hosts named a 15-man squad for the 20-over game and the first three ODIs.

Morkel has been chosen just for Friday’s abbreviated contest, but he could have a role as the designated substitute.

Squad: Graeme Smith (captain), Boeta Dippenaar, Jacques Kallis, Herschelle Gibbs, Ashwell Prince, Justin Kemp, Albie Morkel, Mark Boucher, Shaun Pollock, Charl Langeveldt, Makhaya Ntini, Andre Nel, Nicky Boje, Andrew Hall, AB de Villiers.—Reuters

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