Proteas Chris Morris

Proteas star all-rounder and Indian Premier League (IPL) record-holder Chris Morris is a father for the second time. Photo: Alex Davidson/Getty Images

Chris Morris: Proteas and IPL star and proud FATHER – congratulations!

Proteas star all-rounder and Indian Premier League (IPL) record-holder Chris Morris is a father for the second time.

Proteas Chris Morris

Proteas star all-rounder and Indian Premier League (IPL) record-holder Chris Morris is a father for the second time. Photo: Alex Davidson/Getty Images

Proteas star all-rounder and Indian Premier League (IPL) record-holder Chris Morris is a father for the second time.

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Morris shocked the cricketing world when he announced his immediate retirement from all cricket in January this year.

It was believed at the time that the impending arrival of his second child had contributed to Morris’ decision to step away from the game in order to be able to focus more on his family.

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In his Proteas career, Chris Morris played four Tests, but was better known as a white-ball cricketer which saw him feature in 42 ODIs and 23 T20 internationals.

He remains the record holder in terms of money paid at an IPL auction having signed a mega $2.3 million deal with Rajasthan Royals for the 2021 Indian Premier League.

Chris Morris posted a picture on Instagram

Morris took to his Instagram account on Wednesday to post a picture of him holding his new-born, writing: “Follow your brother…go forth and conquer my Son!”

The South African website extends its congratulations to Chris and Lisa Morris.

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