Published 00:04 IST, January 5th 2020

Dale Steyn chants RCB slogan while signing autographs after a Big Bash League match

Dale Steyn chanted RCB slogan while signing autographs after the BBL match between Melbourne Stars and Renegades at the MCG on Saturday. Steyn picked two scalps

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Dale Steyn will yet again be featuring for Royal Challengers Bangalore in upcoming edition of Indian Premier League (IPL). His tournament was cut short last year due to a shoulder injury and in fact, South African pacer had made his comeback to Bangalore franchise in previous edition after almost a decade. He had represented RCB during first three seasons — from 2008 to 2010.

Meanwhile, with Steyn by ir side, Virat Kohli & co. are confident that y will be able to put up a better performance in IPL 2020 and will be aiming to win ir maiden title and get fourth time lucky. y have made it to summit clash thrice only to falter at final hurdle. Or than RCB, even Steyn himself reckons that y can lift trophy this time around.

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‘E Sala Cup Namde’: Dale Steyn

Dale Steyn had chanted RCB's famous slogan while signing autographs for fans after Big Bash League (BBL) clash between Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades at MCG on Saturday where stars had registered a comfortable eight-wicket win. ace speedster was impressive with ball as he finished with figures of 2/16 in his four overs at an ecomy rate of 4.00. 

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While he was signing autographs, an Indian fan who was also an RCB supporter, requested veteran pacer to say famous slogan of Virat Kohli-led side to which he obliged by saying '‘E Sala Cup Namde’ which means that 'This time cup is ours' in Kannada. He went on to say it once again after fan had requested him to do so. video was posted on social media as well. Take a look:

Even one fan was very happy after seeing Dale Steyn exude confidence ahead of IPL 2020. 

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Dale Steyn aims to play in World T20 2020

It has been said that RCB skipper Virat Kohli had wanted Steyn at all costs and that is reason why he has been retained by franchise for upcoming edition of IPL.

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ongoing Big Bash League where he is playing for Melbourne Stars, followed by limited-overs series against England and n Indian Premier League will be an ideal opportunity for 'Steyn Gun' to prove a point or two to South African selectors as y look to sort out ir best squad for showpiece event in game's shortest format. 

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00:04 IST, January 5th 2020