| Morné Morkel grew up in a cricket-loving family where his father and brothers played cricket at various levels. |
| He started his first-class career at 19, making a notable debut against the West Indies with two wickets and a score of 44. |
| During his debut match, Morne bowled 17 no-balls, highlighting his early career struggles. |
| He was pivotal for the Easterns when they won the CSA 4-Day Domestic Series in 2004-05. |
| Morkel gained prominence in the 2007 T20 World Cup, achieving impressive statistics and earning recognition. |
| He and his brother Albie made history by being the first siblings to open the bowling attack in ODI cricket. |
| In 2008, both brothers were celebrated as South African Cricket Annual Cricketers of the Year. |
| After his international retirement, Morkel signed a Kolpak deal, continuing to play county cricket. |
| He secured the purple cap in IPL 2012 as the leading wicket-taker. |
| Morné Morkel's stint with Kolkata Knight Riders concluded in 2016, marking the end of his IPL career. |
| He achieved 300 Test wickets, ranking as one of South Africa's premier fast bowlers. |
| In 2020, he obtained Australian residency and played for Brisbane Heat in the BBL. |
| He became involved in cricket coaching, working with Namibia and joining the New Zealand coaching staff. |
| In June 2023, he was appointed as the bowling coach of Pakistan's men’s team and later joined the Indian cricket team coaching staff. |
