IPL 2018: 5 players who can replace Kagiso Rabada

Modified Apr 05, 2018 19:00 IST

South Africa v Sri Lanka - 1st One Day International — Kagiso Rabada recently won the Man of the Series award against Australia

#2 Morne Morkel

South Africa Nets Session — Morne Morkel recently retired from international cricket

The 4th Test against Australia was Morne Morkel's final international game as the tall lanky pacer announced his retirement prior to the series. He reached the milestone of 300 Test wickets in this series, after which he signed a deal with the Surrey cricket club to play in this county season.

Morkel had a dream IPL season in 2012 as he scalped 25 wickets to win the Purple Cap in 2012 for the Delhi Daredevils and he has picked up 77 wickets in 70 IPL matches thus far.

The South African would be a like to like replacement for his teammate Rabada in case of the latter's injury.

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