A viral BCCI video captures their nostalgic chat. Albie dives into memories of sibling cricket in the backyard. ‘Those matches often wrapped up with fights or sobbing,’ he recalled. ‘No one ever got out properly. Bowlers always won, sparking rows. The little one bawled because the elder dictated terms.’

As South Africa’s consultant, Albie is strategizing to upset India. ‘I’ve got to learn how hard it is to topple them,’ he shared.

Morne opened up on coaching demands. ‘Pressure is relentless as a bowling coach, but our dugout’s wisdom helps immensely.’ From the sidelines, he focuses on empowerment: ‘I clarify roles and instill belief—that’s my control.’

Victory is the goal, yet family trumps rivalry. ‘We never chatted much cricket off the park back in our days,’ Albie said. ‘Post-tournament, it’s business as usual. He’s my brother forever.’

Career highlights: Albie’s 11-year stint yielded versatile contributions across formats. Morne’s fearsome pace terrorized opponents for over a decade, cementing his legacy.