South Africa vs New Zealand 2017 Test series: 5 players to watch out for

Modified Mar 07, 2017 13:11 IST

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 23: Neil Wagner of New Zealand run in to bowl during day four of the Second Test match between New Zealand and Bangladesh at Hagley Oval on January 23, 2017 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images) — Neil Wagner is a South African by birth and is a key figure in the Kiwis squad

#1 Morne Morkel

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 28: (EDITORS NOTE: Multiple exposures were combined in camera to produce this image.) Morne Morkel of South Africa bowls during the Tour match between South Australia and South Africa at Gliderol Oval on October 28, 2016 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images) — Morkel's back will be watched with interest when he plays in Dunedin

Morkel has not bowled a ball since the England series but is one of the senior most bowlers in the country. His lanky, tall frame helps him generate disconcerting bounce making him a dangerous customer on any wicket.

The South African has been out of action for a while but his experience and ability against left-handers has earned him a much-deserved place in the eleven ahead of Duanne Olivier, Chris Morris and Wayne Parnell.

The lanky Titans seamer will also have a point to prove after being out of action for a long time. If he goes well in the first Test at Dunedin, for which he is already confirmed in the playing 11, he could earn a berth in the Champions Trophy squad as well.

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Edited by Staff Editor