Perhaps the greatest fast bowler of this generation, Dale Steyn has 421 wickets under his belt at a healthy average of 22.64 with a strike rate of 42. In July 2018, during the first test against Sri Lanka, Steyn became the joint leading wicket-taker alongside Shaun Pollock for South Africa in Test matches with 421 scalps.
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He solidified his place in the test team in the 2007/08 season with his devastating performance against New Zealand and West Indies in home Tests. He was equally effective in away Tests against Bangladesh, India, Australia and West Indies.
At present, Dale Steyn remains the leader of South Africa's bowling attack. Currently the aggressive quick is in the twilight of his career, with age catching up to him and frequent injuries denting his speed and ability.
Surpassing Glenn McGrath can be a far-fetched goal for him. However, if he limits himself to playing only red-ball cricket, he could very well be on course.
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Aayushman is a cricket journalist at Sportskeeda who covers news, features and listicles. A Finance graduate with a diploma in journalism, he has a total work experience of around 7 years and has bylines at reputed websites like Free Press Journal, Cricket Addictor, and Roar. Aayushman believes in presenting all the relevant information and facts in his articles to let the readers form their own opinions. His exploits in the industry have led to interview former Australia stalwart David Hussey.
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