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<h2>Early Life and Background</h2>
<p>Morné Morkel was born on 6 October 1984 in South Africa under the zodiac sign Libra. While there is limited public information about his family, it is known that he has two siblings, one of whom is fellow <a href="/biography/albie-morkel">cricketer</a> <a href="/biography/albie-morkel">Albie Morkel</a>. Morné spent his childhood in South Africa and continues to reside there. Details about his formal education have not been publicly disclosed.</p>

<h2>Professional Cricket Career</h2>
<p>Morné Morkel began his professional cricket career at the age of 19. He made his debut for Easterns and quickly showcased his talent by contributing to team victories. He remained with Easterns until 2004 before transitioning to South African domestic cricket. In 2005, he was selected to travel to Pakistan with the South Africa Academy, where he delivered an outstanding performance in the Under-19 matches.</p>

<p>Throughout his career, Morkel has been recognized for his pace and bounce as a fast bowler. Like many bowlers early in their careers, he struggled with consistency, particularly with bowling no-balls, which occasionally impacted team performance. However, he continually worked to improve this aspect of his game.</p>

<h2>International and T20 Career</h2>
<p>Morkel was selected to represent South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup, where he performed impressively, taking several key wickets and contributing to the team's success. He was also chosen to play against Pakistan, but during a warm-up match, he sustained a minor foot fracture. Despite the injury, he returned to form quickly and took five wickets in a subsequent match.</p>

<p>In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Morkel was initially acquired by the Rajasthan Royals and later played for the Delhi Daredevils. His consistent performances eventually earned him selection by the Kolkata Knight Riders. He became renowned as one of the top fast bowlers in IPL history due to his pace and match-winning spells, gaining recognition and accolades across multiple seasons.</p>

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<h2>Achievements and Records</h2>
<p>Over his career, Morkel recorded five-wicket hauls in five Test matches and two One Day Internationals (ODIs), reflecting his commitment and skill as a fast bowler. His standout performances earned him numerous awards, including two Man of the Match titles in Test cricket. In ODIs, he received the Man of the Match honor on five occasions, with notable performances against top cricketing nations such as Australia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and India.</p>

<p>Additionally, in T20 International matches, he earned Man of the Match awards against Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Perhaps one of his most significant individual achievements was being named Player of the Series in 2010 during a series against India, underlining his impact at the international level.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Net Worth</h2>
<p>In 2014, Morkel married <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roz_Kelly_(sports_presenter)">Roz Kelly</a>, a well-known <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roz_Kelly_(sports_presenter)">reporter</a> for Channel 9. The couple has a son, and they often share moments from their family life on social media. Before his marriage, Morkel lived with his brother and a teammate during his early playing years. </p>

<p>Morkel’s annual salary is not publicly disclosed, but his net worth is estimated to be around USD 10 million, largely accumulated through match fees, endorsements, and IPL contracts.</p>

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