MARCUS NORTH
FORMER AUSSIE TEST BATSMAN

Always a challenge: Facing Morne Morkel was a severe test of your batting technique
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It’s a special rivalry; intense in nature but respectful with tradition. Since their reintroduction to international cricket in 1991, the tussles Australia have enjoyed – and at times endured – with South Africa have been some of the most entertaining and talked-about in the game.
During my time playing international cricket, you always knew you were in for a battle. I made my Test debut against a ver...