Tributes are pouring in from across the cricket world for Proteas great Dale Steyn, who announced his retirement on Tuesday.
Steyn leaves as one of the game all-time great players.
During his international career, the now 38-year-old racked up 439 dismissals at an average of 22.95. He also played 125 ODIs, taking 196 wickets at an average of 25.95.
In his T20I career, Steyn played 47 times for South Africa, finishing with 64 wickets at an economy of 6.94.
Picked??
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) August 31, 2021
What a great career Dale .. Thanks so much for damaging my off stump so many times .. ??? https://t.co/pZZ9mxFyvh
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 31, 2021
Legend! No greater fast bowler in all conditions!
See you in the bush for a beer soon, boet! ? https://t.co/uoTXuq2S6t— Kevin Pietersen? (@KP24) August 31, 2021
Congratulations on a wonderful career and all the best with whatever comes next!
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 31, 2021
I have to say, @DaleSteyn62 was consistently the best bowler I faced throughout my career. I feel like he never bowled me a bad ball. Such an fierce competitor on the field, but such a sweet and super kind person off it. Enjoy the fruits of retirement. You deserve it mate. ???? https://t.co/N2qa5KLXLG
— Shane Watson (@ShaneRWatson33) August 31, 2021
Go well, great man. You were fire, one of the best the game has seen.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 31, 2021
My favourite all time ?? good luck legend @DaleSteyn62 https://t.co/EoUTuPZz7w
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) August 31, 2021
Good luck brother man ! Best wishes ?
— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) August 31, 2021
Good luck brother man ! Best wishes ?
— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) August 31, 2021
Outstanding competitor. Incredible bowler. Great man. Congrats on a brilliant career and all the best in what comes next ??
— Matt Prior (@MattPrior13) August 31, 2021
A great competitor. That South African side was fantastic and always tough to play against. Any player will say it’s vital to challenge yourself against the very best and Dale was just that. Enjoy your retirement mate. https://t.co/MODX8WftP0
— Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) August 31, 2021
Legend all the best mate amazing to watch and a pleasure to have met and played against. True great! https://t.co/85124wAjlb
— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) August 31, 2021
Many congratulations on an outstanding career @DaleSteyn62 . You can be mighty proud of what you have achieved. Wishing you the best for the second innings. https://t.co/EyNGE6CkSy
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 31, 2021
One of the greats of our game @DaleSteyn62. Wish you well. https://t.co/8GxYYukm9b
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 31, 2021
What a gem of a bowler @DaleSteyn62 was. It was a great pleasure watching his bowling. https://t.co/OSUwhghzBD
— ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ | Dodda Ganesh (@doddaganesha) August 31, 2021
An all-time great. All the best, @DaleSteyn62 ? https://t.co/n6p7E1Urlb
— ICC (@ICC) August 31, 2021
Outstanding career… enjoy retirement!! https://t.co/MHyM6LjkKv
— Merv Hughes (@MervHughes332) August 31, 2021
My favourite all time ?? good luck legend @DaleSteyn62 https://t.co/EoUTuPZz7w
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) August 31, 2021
Congrats on an unbelievable career Dalo!
U truly were a super saiyen in the world of cricket for a long long time!
What u achieved in ur career is something many would not even dream of trying to achieve
Wish you all the best in whatever life has in store for u @DaleSteyn62 ❤ pic.twitter.com/i8EE7t2HWN
— Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90) August 31, 2021
