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Former South African pacer dale steyn lauded Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood for their exceptional powerplay spell against Delhi Capitals, which saw them take 6 wickets for 13 runs. Steyn also highlighted Kagiso Rabada and Jofra Archer for instilling 'genuine fear' in batters with their consistent hard lengths, despite the high-scoring IPL season.

Former South Africa pacer dale steyn has voiced concerns over Lucknow Super Giants' team selection and Nicholas Pooran's batting form. LSG has faced three consecutive home defeats. Steyn believes Pooran's struggles impact the batting order, forcing changes. Coach Justin Langer, however, views the Ekana pitch as good and points to adaptation issues.

Shah Rukh Khan celebrated Sunil Narine's historic 200th IPL wicket, a milestone achieved exclusively for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Narine, the first player to reach this mark for a single franchise, also became the leading overseas bowler in the 200-wicket club. His exceptional consistency and crucial role in KKR's success were highlighted.

Lucknow Super Giants suffered a heart-wrenching Super Over loss to Kolkata Knight Riders, with Nicholas Pooran's first-ball dismissal drawing sharp criticism from dale steyn. Steyn labelled the decision to send Pooran in as 'criminal' given his poor form, highlighting the missed opportunity for LSG to secure a crucial win and their subsequent slide to the bottom of the table.

dale steyn believes Sunrisers Hyderabad's victory over Chennai Super Kings could be a significant turning point for their IPL 2026 campaign. He highlighted the team's strong bowling effort, particularly from Eshan Malinga, and Heinrich Klaasen's consistent batting as key factors in their resurgence. Steyn emphasized the team's renewed commitment and fighting spirit.

In IPL 2026 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings, MS Dhoni was again absent from the playing XI. SRH continue with sensations like Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, signalling a focus on fresh talent. CSK stuck to their combination, while Dhoni’s continued absence remains a major talking point among fans and experts alike.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is emerging as a standout performer in IPL 2026, impressing with fearless batting against top bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah. dale steyn said the youngster has already “instilled fear” in bowlers. His quick 39 helped Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians, extending their winning run, with his aggressive approach troubling even the best in the game.

Rajasthan Royals secured a thrilling six-run victory over Gujarat Titans, thanks to a masterful final over by Tushar Deshpande. Despite a challenging chase, Deshpande's composed bowling, including pinpoint yorkers and clever variations, stifled the Titans' big hitters. Captain Riyan Parag's strategic bowling changes proved crucial in defending a formidable total.

Ashok Sharma’s journey from a farming village near Jaipur to clocking 150 kph is a story of sacrifice, mentorship and unwavering belief in pace. Guided by his late coach Vivek Yadav, backed by Anshu Jain, and shaped by advice from Pat Cummins and Bharat Arun, the 23-year-old has emerged as the standout bowler of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. With raw speed now married to control, Ashok is fast becoming the speedster to watch out for.

Kohli then went on to register two milestones during the game between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. He became the first batter in IPL history to cross 4000 runs in run chases.

Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 69 powered RCB to a successful chase, showing his top form after a T20 break. dale steyn praised his improved six-hitting and evolving mindset. Kohli’s aggressive approach has grown over time. Devdutt Padikkal said Kohli’s presence eased pressure, while also crediting coaches Andy Flower and Dinesh Karthik for his development.

Fast bowler Mayank Yadav has transformed his fitness and recovery approach after surgery, previously neglecting his body. Now, he prioritizes recovery, nutrition, and sleep, inspired by Jasprit Bumrah's guidance. Yadav, who recorded the fastest Indian delivery in IPL 2024, discovered his pace talent early and was inspired by Morne Morkel and dale steyn.

dale steyn has controversially suggested New Zealand could inherit the 'chokers' tag if they lose the T20 World Cup 2026 final to India. The former Proteas bowler pointed to New Zealand's repeated near misses in ICC finals, stating they must win to avoid this label. Steyn believes India holds a significant advantage in Ahmedabad.

Despite being a joint-highest wicket-taker at the T20 World Cup, Varun Chakravarthy's economy rate raised concerns. Experts suggest batters found him easier to read, possibly due to slight errors in length. Harbhajan Singh believes Varun, a champion bowler, will bounce back by focusing on execution and developing his away-going delivery, crucial for India's future T20 ambitions.

The Indian team has not only won praise from former Indian cricketers but South African cricketing legends have also appreciated their performance. Former South African pace bowler dale steyn is all praise for Virat Kohli and company for the way they have played over the years.

dale steyn posted a video on Instagram of him taking a wicket during a gully cricket match with children after taking some time out of his schedule.

Former South African cricketer dale steyn has termed Mumbai's streets as “super clean” and added he could see “massive effort” in keeping litter off its roads. Replying to the praise, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said it appreciated his comment and that it looks forward to welcoming everyone with “clean roads and full hearts”.

Speculation of South Africa speedster dale steyn joining the struggling Royal Challengers Bangalore line-up was rife on Thursday after the 35-year-old posted a picture of his India visa on social media. The post has since been deleted.

With the opening Test delicately poised after two days of intense action, South Africa have suffered a big blow as pace spearhead dale steyn is unlikely to take field on Saturday due to a groin strain.

James Franklin is likely to replace dale steyn as Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach in the upcoming IPL. Talks are underway with Franklin, who has coaching experience in English county cricket and the Pakistan Super League. He will work alongside Daniel Vettori.

The drawn fourth Test between India and England at Old Trafford saw late-game drama as Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar opted to continue batting despite a handshake offer from Ben Stokes and Harry Brook. dale steyn weighed in, suggesting a handshake would have been sportsmanlike once the draw was secured, though he acknowledged the batters' right to pursue milestones.

“I have to say that without any doubt, he’s (dale steyn) amongst the top bowlers that I played in my 24-year career. I thought that something which was incredible, but he managed to do consistently was that late outswinger (that he possessed) and that angle that he developed," Sachin Tendulkar said.

South African pace ace dale steyn, who fought many battles against Virender Sehwag, is also a fan of the now retired batsman.

Nagpur Test match between India and South Africa created a lot of furore recently, with many South African players and commentators blaming the pitch at the VCA Stadium, Jamtha for the debacle of the Proteas.

In the second half of this year, Edgbaston Stadium will witness the grand launch of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) event alongside the debuts of international icons. Performing for the first time ever at the grand stage of Edgbaston stadium are the iconic talents Darren Sammy, Samit Patel, Ravi Bopara, Dhawal Kulkarni, Ben Cutting, dale steyn, Shoaib Malik and Sarfaraz Ahmed who will be playing their first legends tournament ever.

Shikhar Dhawan, the former Indian cricket opener, identified dale steyn and James Anderson as the most challenging bowlers he faced during his career. Dhawan acknowledged Steyn's raw pace and Anderson's skillful bowling. He also shared his perspective on sledging, viewing it as a motivational aspect of the game that could enhance performance.

Former South Africa and Royal Challengers Bangalore speedster dale steyn has said RCB would like their captain Virat Kohli to be more aggressive.

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Saturday said they will miss the services of South Africa pacer dale steyn, who informed that he will not be featuring in the 14th edition of the league. Taking to Twitter the Bengaluru-based side wrote:"You will be missed, dale steyn! Thank you for the memories and keep rooting for us."

Former South Africa pacer Allan Donald is in awe of dale steyn and says had he bowled alongside him, the two would have formed the most lethal attack.

The cricket fraternity, including some of the greats of the game, on Tuesday hailed the achievements of legendary South African pacer dale steyn as he called time on his illustrious career.