Veteran South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn, who has faced a plethora of injuries in past two years, is not keen to continue playing limited-overs cricket after next year’s World Cup.
However, he is equally eager to keep playing Test cricket as long as he could. During a promotional event for ‘GoPro’ in Mumbai, Steyn said, “I will be trying to get to that World Cup (in England). But after the World Cup, I don’t see myself playing white ball cricket for South Africa. By the time the next World Cup comes, I will be 40.”
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The ferocious fats bowler expressed that he would like to use his vast experience to earn him a place in the World Cup squad. He said, “I hope that will be my trump card when the selection comes to the World Cup. I may not necessarily play all the time. But I think my experience will help me just being there. When it comes to Test cricket, I would like to play as long as possible. I have finally come out of a cloud of injuries.”
In the recently concluded two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, Steyn struggled for wickets and got one each in the two innings of the opening Test and none in the second. As a result, South Africa was hammered 2-0 by the hosts, he complimented the islanders for playing to their strength, relying on spin in helpful conditions.
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Steyn also expressed his concerns regarding the flat pitches prepared for the limited over matches and the rule of one ball being used from one end for 25 overs and not the same ball from both ends for the entire 50 overs of an innings.
The fiery pacer concluded, “The generally flat wickets in ODIs have taken bowlers completely out of the equation. Two balls – is ridiculous. You take the skill out of the game. I grew up watching Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis (former Pakistan pacers) reversing the ball. But now try naming one player reverse-swinging the ball. Players are going to the extent of taking sandpaper on the field. It might sound funny, but it’s a desperate plea for cricket to change.”
