Albie Morkel appointed as head coach of Joburg Super Kings

Albie Morkel appointed as head coach of Joburg Super Kings

Albie Morkel appointed head coach of Joburg Super Kings Albie Morkel named head coach of Joburg Super Kings Albie Morkel appointed as head coach of Joburg Super Kings Albie Morkel, the former South African all-rounder, has been appointed as the head coach of Joburg Super Kings for the fifth season of SA20, the franchise announced on Thursday. Morkel takes over from Fleming, who stepped down after serving as the head coach for the first four seasons. Morkel, who had previously represented Chennai Super Kings in the IPL as a player, has been a part of the Joburg Super Kings franchise since the inaugural season of SA20. Speaking on his appointment, Rupa Gurunath, the owner of 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, added, “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 new role, Morkel said, “"It is an incredible honour to be ap.