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South African all-rounder Albie Morkel has brought his 19-year glittering career to an end after the hard-hitting batsman announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, on Wednesday. The 37-year-old, who made his ODI debut against New Zealand in 2004 - has played a single test, 58 ODIs and 50 Twenty20 matches for the Proteas. He has a vast of T20 experience, having played for Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Daredevils, Rising Pune Supergiants and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. Morkel also had spells in county cricket with Derbyshire, Durham and Somerset.

South African all-rounder Albie Morkel has signed Derbyshire for Friends Life t20 competition. Albie become the second overseas signing of Derbyshire after Shivnarine Chanderpaul. " Albie still has some close connections with the area ," Krikken said. " I'm sure the strong relationship we have with our pals at Leek Cricket Club has had a bearing on his decision. " Morkel said: " I've always enjoyed the challenge of playing in England and, although I initially hadn't considered playing county cricket this season, the timing has worked out well and I am really looking forward to contributing to Derbyshire. "

Perth Scorchers have signed the South African allrounder Albie Morkel as the second overseas player for the Big Bash League 2012-13. The Scorchers also signed batsman Adam Voges from the Melbourne Stars and the wicketkeeper Tom Triffitt from Tasmania. The Scorchers coach, Lachlan Stevens said, " Obviously this list could change due to injuries, but it is very nice to have settled on the initial line-up, We can now focus on having the squad ready to go in December rather than having to fill places towards the back end, and we felt that was the way to go this season. "