Delighted with the rest ahead of India series, says Morne Morkel

Cape Town, Dec 28 (CRICKETNMORE) - South Africa pacer Morne Morkel on Thursday said he was delighted with the time for rest given ahead of the series against India in the first week of January. South Africa will host India

"(Dale) has been bowling exceptionally well in the nets. He looks strong, he is very fit, and I reckon he would have been a handful on this wicket," said Morkel. "It's another week for him to freshen up. It's a big time ahead now. For me, it was nice to get wickets under my name so when it comes to selection, for guys to maybe think about me," Morkel said.