Albie Morkel warns England of vengeance after Archer's short-ball barrage against Proteas

Under newly-appointed team manment, South Africa cricket team looks refurbished and determined to seal victory in first Test against England of two-month-long tour. Rattling England batting, Proteas pace attack headed by Kagiso Rabada, Anrich rtje, and Vern Philander helped South Africa gain significant lead which was bettered by batsman in second innings. However, as England looked to devoid Proteas of ir significant lead, English bowlers resorted to short ball ploy. 

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Archer aims for short ones

ongoing Boxing Day Test between England and South Africa was in its second day on Friday at Centurion when England pacer Jofra Archer ran into some controversy. Archer bowled two consecutive beamers to South Africa nightwatchman Anrich rtje as hosts rattled English team in first Test. first ball was t too controversial but when second consecutive beamer was bowled, square-leg umpire extended his hand to signal a -ball despite first umpire t calling for it.

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Morkel's urge for vengeance

short balls by Jofra Archer, however, did upset Proteas, especially former ace all-rounder Albie Morkel who took to Twitter to express his anger. Morkel, on Saturday, hoped that rtje remembers se short balls and get back at English team in fourth innings.

Proteas gain command of first Test

Owing to debutant van der Dussen's deserved half-century and rtje's gritty 40, South Africa mand to set up a total of 352 runs in first Test at Centurion. However, Vern Philander, who is set to retire from all forms of international cricket after Test series has been star for Proteas so far with ball and bat as well. Philander scalped four wickets in first innings giving away just 16 runs and missed out on a half-century by just four runs. 

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