Dale Steyn Archives - Today Match Prediction https://www.cricdiction.com/tag/dale-steyn/ A true match prediction by real experts. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 09:41:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Warner’s Toughest Challenge: Facing Dale Steyn’s Ferocity https://www.cricdiction.com/warners-toughest-challenge-facing-dale-steyns-ferocity/ https://www.cricdiction.com/warners-toughest-challenge-facing-dale-steyns-ferocity/#respond Wed, 03 Jan 2024 09:34:33 +0000 https://www.cricdiction.com/?p=68807 Australian cricket luminary David Warner singles out former South African speedster Dale Steyn as the most formidable bowler he has encountered throughout his illustrious career.

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Australian cricket luminary David Warner singles out former South African speedster Dale Steyn as the most formidable bowler he has encountered throughout his illustrious career. As Warner bids adieu for his ODI career and prepares to retire from Test cricket following his farewell game against Pakistan starting Wednesday, he reminisces about the demanding clashes with Steyn during the 2016-17 home series.

In a candid revelation, Warner recounts the challenging 45-minute session at the WACA, where Steyn’s express pace troubled both him and Shaun Marsh. Quoted by cricket.com.au, Warner humorously recalls, ”

Shaun came down to me and said, ‘I can’t pull him, so I don’t know how we’re going to go about facing him.’ He put me on my backside, and I think he broke his shoulder as well that game.”

As part of his reflections on his career, Warner shares insights into Steyn’s fierce competitiveness and ability to swing the ball back into the left-hander, drawing parallels with Mitchell Starc’s skill against right-handers. Despite Warner’s acknowledgment of Steyn’s fiery demeanor on the field, the veteran Australian batter emphasised the absence of a smile or leeway from the renowned South African bowler.

In other cricket developments, Australia opted to stick with an unchanged lineup, foregoing a second spinner in the final Test against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Skipper Pat Cummins confirms the recovery of Australia’s fast-bowling trio after their victory in the second Test in Melbourne, securing the three-match series with a tense 79-run win.

On the Pakistani side, two strategic changes were made, with Test debutant Saim Ayub opening the innings in place of Imam-Ul-Haq and off-spinner Sajid Khan taking the place of Shaheen Shah Afridi in the final Test.

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]]> https://www.cricdiction.com/warners-toughest-challenge-facing-dale-steyns-ferocity/feed/ 0 South Africa legend Dale Steyn announces retirement from all forms of cricket https://www.cricdiction.com/south-africa-legend-dale-steyn-announces-retirement-from-all-forms-of-cricket/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:16:56 +0000 https://www.cricdiction.com/?p=42727 On Tuesday, South Africa legend Dale Steyn announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The Phalaborwa Express took to his official Twitter handle to confirm the news. Steyn, who has already retired from Test cricket, played 93 Tests, 125 ODIs and 47 T20Is in his illustrious career. The right-armer is the highest wicket-taker for

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On Tuesday, South Africa legend Dale Steyn announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The Phalaborwa Express took to his official Twitter handle to confirm the news.

Steyn, who has already retired from Test cricket, played 93 Tests, 125 ODIs and 47 T20Is in his illustrious career. The right-armer is the highest wicket-taker for the Proteas in both red-ball format and T20Is. Steyn has taken 439 scalps in Test cricket while 64 in the shortest format. When it comes to ODIs, Steyn is the fifth-highest wicket-taker for South Africa, with 194 scalps to his name.

Steyn last played an ODI game in 2019 against Sri Lanka, while his last T20I match came against Australia in 2020.

 

Steyn enjoyed success in the franchise cricket as well. He played for several teams such as Deccan Chargers, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Brisbane Heat, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Lions, Jamaica Tallawahs, Cape Town Knight Riders, Cape Town Blitz, Glasgow Giants, Melbourne Stars, Islamabad United, Kandy Tuskers and Quetta Gladiators. The 36-year-old featured in 228 T20 games, in which he bagged 263 wickets at an average of 22 and strike rate of 19.20, with 4/9 being his best figure.

Steyn shared a statement on Twitter where he thanked his family, teammates, journalists and fans for the incredible support and affection.

“And it’s been a long December, and there’s reason to believe maybe this year will be better than last. I can’t remember all the times I tried to tell myself to hold on to these moments as they pass,” wrote Steyn.

 

“It’s been 20 years since training, matches, travel, wins, losses, strapped feet, jetlag, joy, and brotherhood. There are too many memories to tell. Too many faces to thank. So I left it to the experts, to sum up, my favourite band, the Counting Crows.

“Today, I officially retire from the game I love the most. Bittersweet but grateful. Thank you, everyone, from family to teammates, journalists to fans; it’s been an incredible journey together,” he added.

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