Morne Morkel signs with Brisbane Heat; Sydney Thunder bring in Billings

MELBOURNE: Former South Africa fast bowler MorneMorkel has signed up with Brisbane Heat for the full season of the Big Bash League (BBL).

Morkel, who recently called time on his three-year stint with Surrey, has signed up with Heat in the capacity of a local player. The 36-year-old was a replacement international player for one game for the Perth Scorchers last summer but has signed for the full season for Heat after gaining permanent residency.

"I am still enjoying my cricket enormously and the chance to be part of the Heat squad is something I am keen to experience,'' Morkel said.

"I admit it will be a bit unusual to call myself a local, but we are enjoying living and working here and this is another aspect of our lives that I am looking forward to being a part of," he added.

The former Proteas fast bowler played for the Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Daredevils franchises, where he was captained by current Brisbane assistant coach and foundation Heat player James Hopes. IANS

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