South African All-Rounder Chris Morris has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Announcing his determination to retire after a career spanning 12 years, the 34-year-old Morris also said that he will next appear in a coaching background with South Africa’s home team Titans.
The Played a Background in The Journey :-
“Thanks to everyone who has played a part in my journey whether big or small… it’s been a fun ride!” Morris’ Instagram caption read.
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Morris last guided South Africa during the 2019 ODI World Cup, a tournament where he was South Africa’s highest wicket-taker.
He took 94 wickets for his country 69 times in all three formats. He defined his game as a bowling all-rounder who often sent speedguns in excess of 140kph and was also a difficult lower-order batsman.
The Arrived at the Age of 22 :-
A late bloomer who made his first-class debut at the age of 22, he made his debut in T20Is in South Africa in November 2012, ODIs in June 2013, and Test debuts in the 2016 New Year’s Test.
His all-rounder prowess has earned him million-dollar packages on several occasions in the IPL, first with Delhi Daredevils in 2016, then with Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2020, and finally with Rajasthan Royals in 2021.
The last deal, at US$2.25 million, made him the most valuable player in the history of the IPL auction.
Morris’ Test career was his shortest, lasting just four matches, where he took 12 wickets at an average of 38.25. His Test debut against England also provided his highest Test score of 69.
His Dexterity is a Batsman :-
In ODIs, Chris Morris played 42 matches and took 48 wickets at an average of 36.58. His batting average of 20.30 might not reflect his prowess as a batsman, but his strike rate of 100.43 showed his potential to be a gamechanger with the bat.
However, Chris Morris leaves his greatest legacy to the smallest document. He played 234 T20Is including 23 for South Africa between 2012 and 2019. In all T20s, he took 290 wickets at an average of 22.21 and an economy of 7.78, while the bat finished with a strike rate of 150.04.
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Morris has played cricket around the world, in addition to his time at home with the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants, North West, Lions, and Titans. In England, he played for Surrey and Hampshire, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the West Indies, and Sydney Thunder in Australia.
