ICC Champions Trophy 2017: 5 champions who were missed

#4 Dale Steyn

A fierce competitor in Dale Steyn was missed

Since the semi-final clash against New Zealand in Cricket World Cup 2015, Dale Steyn has had more misses than hits in ODI appearances for SA. Going purely by the numbers, this speedster did not have many stellar performances in ODIs recently. Injuries, bad forms, rest, several factors have kept him away from South Africa’s ODI squad.

In a tournament where most fast bowlers have struggled to extract any swing out of the adamant white ball and batting friendly conditions, Dale Steyn could have heated things up a bit. What separates Dale Steyn from the others are his fierce competitiveness and subtle blowy disposition.

Cruising in his long run up, hitting the deck hard, staring at the batsman, Dale Steyn adds a degree of oomph in the game.

Facts that make Dale Steyn special