Steyn played 93 Tests, 125 ODIs and 47 T20Is.

South Africa’s pace and swing king legend Dale Steyn retire. Yes he declared his retirement from all cricket on Tuesday (August 31). He played 93 Tests (439 wickets), 125 ODIs (196 wickets) and 47 T20Is (64 wickets). Steyn had already retired from Tests in August 2019 to continue his career after several injuries.

Dale Steyn Career Graph:

Steyn made his ODI appearance for Africa XI against Asia XI in 2005 at Centurion. His top figures – 6 for 39 – came in Port Elizabeth versus Pakistan in 2013 as the pacer tortured batters both in Tests and limited-overs cricket. He has given tough time to all the best batsmen of his era, from Sachin, Ponting, Kohli, Root to everyone.

Dale Steyn in t20I: 

The pace and swing king legend Steyn made his T20I appearance against New Zealand in 2007, and in his next game – against West Indies – he recorded career-best figures of 3-0-9-4. Pace and swing king legend Dale Steyn last ODI was against Sri Lanka in 2019. Dale Steyn last T20I against Australia in February 2020 turned out to be his last international fixture.

See what Dale Steyn said while retiring:

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

“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.”

Dale Steyn Career an rollar coster ride:

Steyn enjoyed a strong run in franchise cricket as well – IPL Dale Steyn played for Deccan Chargers, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Lions. 

Big Bash Steyn played for Brisbane Heat, Melbourne Stars. West Indies t20 Caribbean Premier League: Jamaica Tallawahs, Cape Town Knight Riders.

South Africa t20 leagues Steyn played for :

 Cape Town Blitz, Glasgow Giants. Psl Steyn played for Islamabad United, Kandy Tuskers and Quetta Gladiators. Steyn last starred in the PSL in March this year.

Dale Steyn profile and biography, stats, records, averages and all you can see on ESPN Cricinfo. 

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