In the annals of cricketing history, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma reminisces about his most formidable adversary, none other than the South African pace maestro, Dale Steyn. Renowned for his lethal bowling prowess, Steyn’s menacing deliveries have left an indelible mark on the cricketing world, earning him accolades as one of the greatest fast bowlers of his era.

With an awe-inspiring tally of 699 wickets across all formats, Steyn’s ability to generate steep bounce and prodigious movement at express pace made him a nightmare for batsmen worldwide. Rohit Sharma, reflecting on his encounters with the speedster, confessed to the daunting challenge of facing Steyn’s ferocious deliveries.

“I have gone and watched his videos like 100 times before I went in to bat. That was Dale Steyn. He is an absolute legend of the game… He used to swing the ball at that pace, which is not easy. It is quite tough,” Rohit Sharma shared in an interaction with Dubai Eye 103.8, paying tribute to Steyn’s unparalleled skill and dominance on the field.

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Amidst the battles waged against Dale Steyn, Rohit Sharma lauded the veteran’s competitive zeal, describing him as a fierce competitor driven by an insatiable desire for victory. Despite limited success against the pace ace, Rohit relished the challenges posed by Steyn, reveling in the intensity of their encounters.

While Steyn famously dismissed Rohit only once in the 2013 Durban Test, the Indian stalwart acknowledges the seamer’s impact across formats. In ODIs, Rohit boasts a strike rate of 63 against Steyn, while their T20I confrontations have been fleeting yet memorable, with Rohit managing to strike a six off just four balls faced.

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Currently, Rohit Sharma plies his trade for the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL 2024, showcasing his batting prowess with 349 runs from 13 innings. Despite an average season, Rohit’s focus remains unwavering as he prepares to lead India in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024, poised to etch another chapter in his illustrious cricketing journey.