South Africa fast bowler Morne Morkel has announced that the upcoming four-Test series against Australia at home will be his last.

The 33-year-old has featured in 83 Tests for South Africa and claimed 294 wickets at an average of 28.08.

The tall right-arm bowler has been a key part of the Proteas pace attack over the last few years – that includes – Dale Steyn, who has been in and out of the side due to injury, Vernon Philander, Kagiso Rabada, and Lungi Ngidi lately.

Morkel is expected to be named in the hosts’ team for the first Test against Australia, which begins on March 1 at Kingsmead, Durban.