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The 23-year-old had been due to stay with the Tykes until early June, but has returned to his homeland to recover from a grade two hamstring tear.

Morkel told the club's official website: "I am really upset that an injury is forcing me to return home.

"Everyone at Yorkshire has made me very welcome and I was desperate to take some wickets and get Yorkshire off to the best possible start.

Yorkshire's director of cricket, Martyn Moxon, added: "We are all sad to see Morne depart so soon after his arrival.

"He was fitting in well and provided our bowling attack with some variety as he is a genuinely quick bowler.

"We have a strong squad and, as Rana Naved will be unable to be registered as a Yorkshire player before May 19, there is now a chance for one of our other seamers to grab an unexpected first-team opportunity."