South African pacer Albie Morkel failed to play the inaugural match of the IPL for Chennai Super Kings due to lack of shoes.

Morkel had to opt out of the game at the last minute because his baggage had disappeared without trace and he could not find shoes of the right size with any of his teammates, the Afrikaans weekly Rapport reported on Tuesday.

He was all set to appear on the field for the Super Kings at the inaugural match against Mumbai Indians in Cape Town on Saturday.

However, Morkel managed to find his shoes and play in the second match against Bangalore Royal Challengers in Port Elizabeth on Monday evening. He also took one wicket by giving away 12 runs.