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Dale Steyn

Dale Steyn

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Known for both his inswingers and outswingers and his ability to produce some magic from around the wicket, Dale Steyn is one of the best fast bowlers ever and undoubtedly the best South Africa has ever produced. South Africa's leading wicket-taker in Tests, Steyn, began his Test career in 2004 against England. In 2008, Steyn was named the ICC Test Player of the Year after he took 86 wickets at an average of 18.10 that year from just 14 Tests. From 2008-14 and then in 2016, Steyn was the highest-ranking bowler in Tests. He was at the top spot in the ICC Test rankings for a record 263 weeks during 2008-14. With the high-flying South African Test team, he won the Test championship in 2012 in England, and also became only the fourth South African to take 300 wickets in Tests that year. Steyn has one of the best strike rates among all the bowlers who have 200 or more wickets in Tests. When he retired in 2019, he had 439 Test wickets to his name.

23 Aug 2026
Australian Cricket Team

Australia thrash Bangladesh within two days in low-scoring Mackay Test

Australia responded to their defeat against Bangladesh in the Test series opener with a fitting display at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay.

22 Aug 2026
Cameron Green

2nd Test: Starc helps Australia dominate Bangladesh in 18-wicket day

Australia ended Day 1 of the second Test against Bangladesh on a strong note, finishing at 165/8 and taking a massive first-innings lead of 101 runs.

22 Aug 2026
Mitchell Starc

2nd Test: Mitchell Starc rattles Bangladesh with six-fer, surpasses Steyn

Mitchell Starc, Australia's veteran left-arm pacer, was simply unplayable on the first morning of the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay.

14 Aug 2026
Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc surpasses Kapil Dev in Test wickets: Key stats

Australia's Mitchell Starc has added another feather to his cap, surpassing the great Kapil Dev in terms of Test wickets.

05 Aug 2026
ICC World Test Championship

Mitchell Starc set to surpass legends in Test wickets tally

Mitchell Starc, Australia's seasoned pacer, is on the verge of making history in the upcoming two-match ICC World Test Championship series against Bangladesh.

06 Mar 2026
AB de Villiers

Dale Steyn predicts the winner in T20 World Cup final

Former South African cricketer Dale Steyn has predicted that New Zealand will not be able to beat India in the 2026 T20 World Cup final.

05 Dec 2025
KL Rahul

'Had he batted higher..': Steyn's massive praise for KL Rahul

South African cricket legend Dale Steyn has praised Indian batsman KL Rahul for his recent performances in ODIs.

26 Nov 2025
South Africa Cricket Team

South African bowlers with best figures on Indian soil (Tests)

South Africa saw Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer record five-wicket hauls in the 2nd Test match against India in Guwahati.

24 Nov 2025
South Africa Cricket Team

South Africa pacers with best innings figures in India (Tests)

Left-arm pacer Marco Jansen bolstered South Africa with a historic spell against India in the 2nd Test in Guwahati.

18 Nov 2025
South Africa Cricket Team

South Africa bowlers with best Test figures in India

In a record-breaking feat, South Africa claimed their first Test win in India in 15 years.

08 Sep 2025
South Africa Cricket Team

Most expensive South African bowlers in an ODI (runs conceded)

England hammered South Africa in the 3rd and final ODI at The Rose Bowl.

29 Jul 2025
Ben Stokes

Manchester Test: Dale Steyn has his say on handshake row

Former South African pacer Dale Steyn has weighed in on the handshake controversy that erupted during the final hour of the Manchester Test between India and England.

15 Jul 2025
Mitchell Starc

Who is the fastest to 400 Test wickets by balls?

Australian speedster Mitchell Starc set several records in the 3rd and final Test against West Indies in Kingston.

03 Jul 2025
ICC World Test Championship

Kagiso Rabada opens up about South Africa's WTC triumph

South African cricket star Kagiso Rabada has said that he is more focused on winning medals than chasing personal records.

14 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

Who is the highest wicket-taker for SA vs Australia (Tests)?

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada has been a major force against Australia in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's.

18 Apr 2025
Daniel Vettori

Dale Steyn questions SRH's decision not to bowl Nitish Reddy

Former South African cricketer and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer, Dale Steyn, has raised concerns over the franchise's failure to use Indian all-rounder Nitish Reddy to his full potential in the ongoing IPL 2025 season.

17 Mar 2025
Jasprit Bumrah

Dale Steyn hails Bumrah, Rabada as complete bowlers in T20s

Former South African pacer Dale Steyn has praised Jasprit Bumrah and Kagiso Rabada as the best of the best when it comes to bowling in T20 cricket.

02 Mar 2025
Virat Kohli

Steyn hopes to see Kohli smash ton in 300th ODI

Legendary South African fast bowler Dale Steyn has said he would love to see Virat Kohli score a century in his 300th ODI match.

01 Mar 2025
Afghanistan Cricket Team

Dale Steyn predicts Afghanistan can win an ICC tournament: Details

Former South African cricketer, Dale Steyn, believes Afghanistan could win an ICC tournament in the next 10 years.

22 Dec 2024
South Africa Cricket Team

Presenting South Africa's leading wicket-takers vs Pakistan in home Tests

Hosts South Africa are gearing up for an important two-Test series against Pakistan, starting December 26.

21 Oct 2024
Kagiso Rabada

Fastest bowlers to complete 300 Test wickets (balls taken)

South African pacer merchant Kagiso Rabada scripted history by becoming the fastest bowler to reach 300 Test wickets in terms of balls taken.

21 Oct 2024
Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada becomes 3rd-fastest SA bowler to 300 Test wickets

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada has reached a major career milestone, becoming the sixth South African bowler to take 300 Test wickets.

17 Oct 2024
Indian Premier League (IPL)

Dale Steyn steps down as Sunrisers Hyderabad's bowling coach

Former South African speedster, Dale Steyn has confirmed his exit from the Indian Premier League franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad. He will not return as their bowling coach for the upcoming season.

14 Oct 2024
Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin boasts these prestigious Test feats versus NZ

Eyes will be on Ravichandran Ashwin as India take on New Zealand in the three-Test series at home, starting on October 16.

21 Jun 2024
Anrich Nortje

T20 WC: Anrich Nortje becomes highest wicket-taker for South Africa

South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje has become the highest wicket-taker for the Proteas in ICC T20 World Cup history.

03 Jun 2024
ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: Decoding the top wicket-takers for South Africa

The 2024 ICC T20 World Cup went underway on June 1 with the West Indies and the USA being the co-hosts.

30 Apr 2024
Mahendra Singh Dhoni

MS Dhoni has dominated these bowlers in Indian Premier League

Thala Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been entertaining his fans with his death-over blitz in the 2024 Indian Premier League edition.

Decoding Dale Steyn's top bowling performances in IPL

Dale Steyn is regarded as one of the finest pacers in the history of the game.

02 Mar 2024
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2024: SRH appoint James Franklin as their bowling coach

Sunrisers Hyderabad have appointed former New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin as their new bowling coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2024 campaign.

20 Jan 2024
James Anderson

James Anderson can accomplish these milestones in India Test series

England are gearing up to tour India for a five-Test series, starting on January 25.

23 Sep 2023
ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup: Key stats of India against South Africa

India are the hosts of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, which gets underway on October 5.

21 Aug 2023
Jasprit Bumrah

Five stats that define Jasprit Bumrah's prowess in T20 cricket

Jasprit Bumrah is back and how! India's ongoing three-T20I series against Ireland marked the pacer's comeback to competitive cricket after almost a year.

20 Aug 2023
Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh becomes second-fastest Indian to 50 T20I wickets: Stats

India's rising pace sensation Arshdeep Singh has completed 50 wickets in T20I cricket.

20 Aug 2022
England Cricket Team

Kagiso Rabada races to 250 Test wickets: Key stats

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada breathed fire in the first Tests against England.

18 Jun 2022
Indian Cricket Team

Dinesh Karthik vs Rishabh Pant: Here's what Dale Steyn feels

Former South Africa cricketer Dale Steyn has backed Dinesh Karthik to make the India squad for the 2022 T20 World Cup.

23 Dec 2021
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL: Brian Lara, Dale Steyn join SRH's revamped support staff

Veteran cricketers Brian Lara and Dale Steyn have joined the new-look support staff of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad.

16 Dec 2021
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL: SRH planning to sign Dale Steyn as bowling coach

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have approached veteran South African seamer Dale Steyn to become their bowling coach for the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2022).

31 Aug 2021
Sports

South African legend Dale Steyn announces retirement from cricket

South African fast bowler Dale Steyn has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

02 Mar 2021
Indian Premier League (IPL)

'PSL more rewarding than IPL', feels fast bowler Dale Steyn

Star fast bowler Dale Steyn believes playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and Lanka Premier League (LPL) is more rewarding as a player.

02 Jan 2021
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Steyn pulls out of IPL 2021, will play other leagues

Pace spearhead Dale Steyn has opted out of the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League (IPL).

Happy Birthday Dale Steyn: A look at his splendid feats

South African pace spearhead Dale Steyn turned 37 on Saturday.