{"id":198742,"date":"2026-07-30T07:29:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T12:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=198742"},"modified":"2026-07-30T07:29:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T12:59:49","slug":"albie-morkel-named-head-coach-of-joburg-super-kings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=198742","title":{"rendered":"Albie Morkel named head coach of Joburg Super Kings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"content-body-71286001\">Former South Africa all-rounder Albie Morkel has been appointed Joburg Super Kings\u2019 new head coach ahead of the upcoming edition of SA20 League.<\/p>\n<p>Morkel played one Test, 58 ODIs and 50 T20Is for South Africa in an international career which spanned from 2004 to 2015. He registered 4248 runs in 319 T20s while also picking up 248 wickets along the way.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt 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\u2019ve created together and helping this group achieve its full potential,\u201d Morkel said in a satement.<\/p>\n<p><b>ALSO READ | <a href=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/england-names-stephen-fleming-coach-reappoints-joe-root-test-captain\/article71285344.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">England names Stephen Fleming as coach, reappoints Joe Root as Test captain<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Morkel is a familiar face within the Super Kings canopy, having been a memorable part of the IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings. He was also part of Joburg backroom since the franchise\u2019s inception.<\/p>\n<p>He has also been a specialist T20 consultant with the South African men\u2019s national side and the Namibian men\u2019s team as well.<\/p>\n<p>He replaces Stephen Fleming, who stepped down from the stewardship of the Super Kings group and has been named as England men\u2019s Test team\u2019s new head coach following compatriot Brendon McCullum\u2019s sacking.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlbie 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,\u201d Rupa Gurunath, owner of the Joburg Super Kings said in a statement announcing his elevation.<\/p>\n<p>The fifth edition of SA20 starts on January 17, 2027 with the Super Kings playing their first game on January 18.<\/p>\n<p class=\"publish-time\" id=\"end-of-article\">Published on Jul 30, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/albie-morkel-named-head-coach-joburg-super-kings-replaces-stephen-fleming\/article71286001.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former South Africa all-rounder Albie Morkel has been appointed Joburg Super Kings\u2019 new head coach ahead of the upcoming edition of SA20 League. Morkel played one Test, 58 ODIs and 50 T20Is for South Africa in an international career which spanned from 2004 to 2015. 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