The Proteas’ already daunting quest to start the new World Test Championship on a positive note in India next month was dealt a significant blow after Dale Steyn announced his retirement from the five-day format.
The 35-year-old quick became South Africa’s leading wicket-taker in red-ball cricket late last year and will walk off as a true legend, ending with 439 scalps in 93 Tests at a superb average of 22.9.
However, there’s some light at the end of the tunnel – Steyn will still be available for the Proteas in the limited-overs formats.
It’s a move designed to “prolong” his career following the disappointment of missing out on the World Cup campaign, where he failed to recover from a shoulder injury.
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