Former South African fast bowlers Dale Steyn has now appointed his five best bowlers in ODIS from international cricket teams. Dale Steyn overlooked the Australian Tempo Trio – Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood – while he currently chose his best five Quicks One Day Internationals.
Dale Steyn withdrew from all formats in 2021, but he still holds a record for the most test shots for South Africa. The 41-year-old played 93 tests and took 439 wickekets, including 26 five winches draws.
The former Pacer took 196 Wickskete in 125 go matches, while he picked up 64 shots from 47 t20i appearances.
I can’t just share Matt Henry and Marc Jansen – Dale Steyn
In the video posted by ESPN Cricinfo on X (earlier Twitter), Dale Steyn was asked to name his five best bowlers at this point. Steyn chose Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kagiso Rabad and Shaheen Shah Afida as his best four, until he chose between Matt Henry and Marc Jansen in the last place.
“Shami, Bumrah, Rabada, Shaheen Shah Afida, and then I can’t quite split Matt Henry and Marc Jansen. These two guys, I feel like just flying under the radar because they just do what you need to do. And they can in any Time pick up Wikets, “Steyn said.
Two of them at the top, Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah – Dale Steyn
Dale Steyn praised Kagiso Rabada for his versatility, adding that he could effectively crush at all stages of the game. He spoke to Mohammed Shamia and Jasprit Bumrah. Steyn concluded, stating that, although there are many impressive Pacers, these bowlers have impressed the most at the moment.
“And then you have a rebate. The man does not bother if he hooks with a new ball or if he gets thickened first or crushed or if he hooks in death. He has control over the game and He knows where the ball will go, and he knows who he plays against, “Steyn said.
“And then obviously the two of them are at the top, Shami and Bumrah. I mean, Shami has had phenomenally in the last few years, and Bumrah is who he is. They are just, these guys are amazing. And the list can continue, but it can continue, But the list can continue, but the list can continue these are only five that are currently quite impressive to me, “he concluded.
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– ESPNCricinfo (@espncricinfo) 25. February 2025
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 that takes place in Pakistan and Dubai
New Zealand comes first in Group A champion Trophy. Blackcaps secured a place in the semifinals after being defeated by Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Monday, February 24th. India has already qualified for the semifinals, while Bangladesh and Pakistan were eliminated.
In Group B, Australia will face South Africa on February 25th. Both teams beat in their introductory games, and Australia has chased a record overall level against England and South Africa throwing Afghanistan. The victory for Australia will take them first, while South Africa can be closer to the semifinals.
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