South Africa vs New Zealand 2017: 1st Test, Day 2, 5 Talking Points

Modified Mar 09, 2017 11:45 IST

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 09: Kane Williamson of New Zealand slides over the crease to avoid a run out by Vernon Philander of South Africa during day two of the First Test match between New Zealand and South Africa at University Oval on March 9, 2017 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Dianne Manson/Getty Images) — Williamson was lucky to escape a run-out but remained unbeaten at the end of the day

#1 Morne Morkel up and running

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 09: Morne Morkel of South Africa bowls during day two of the First Test match between New Zealand and South Africa at University Oval on March 9, 2017 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Dianne Manson/Getty Images) — Morne Morkel bowled without any discomfort and looked threatening

After a long hiatus, the tall South African fast bowler made a return to the Test side and from his first ten overs in the Test, he looks completely fit. The back trouble that had seen him miss a year of action seems to have gone as he was running in comfortably.

Morkel generated awkward bounce off the surface that had Williamson, Raval and Taylor ducking for cover. The Titans bowler was tight and barely gave away anything in his first 4 overs which went for just four runs.

Though wicketless, Morkel bowled the right lines and moved the ball around, hardly showing any rust of missing cricket for a year. Of all goes to plan, he may find himself on the flight to England for the Champions Trophy.

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Edited by Staff Editor