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Bewin.com – First Test
- January 9th, 2009
www.bewin.com – South Africa has suffered a huge scare in the lead up to the first test in Perth on December 17.
In a practice match against the Western Australian second XI, South African Morne Morkel cam crashing down after bowling the very first ball of his spell following a suspected rolled ankle.
Morkel was unable to continue bowling and left the field in the hands of a trainer, much to the dismay of South African Captain Graeme Smith and his team mates.
South Africa had been talking up their pace attack, particularly on the Western Australian pitch which is well renowned ad a fast bowlers wicket.
Fellow fast bowlers Mkaya Ntini and Dale Steyn have been recently regarded as two of the in form bowlers in the world of late.
Dale Steyn is widely regarded as the quickest of the quicks and has openly stated that he will be looking to crack the magical 160 kms per hour at some stage over the summer.
The Proteas managed just 2/185 from their 50 overs despite a solid 105 from Hashim Asla and a promising 52 from Jacques Kallis.
West Australian skipper Adam Voges came out to blaze 87 from just 78 balls to lead his team to a very comfortable 4/225 off 50 overs.
Morkel is said to have relatively minor swelling and discomfort and will more than likely take no further part in any practice matches.
The team doctor is confident, however, that Morkel will be fit for the first test next week.
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