South African legend Dale Steyn may t be a part of team's ongoing tour to India, but has a lot to be happy about as he will feature for Melbourne Stars in upcoming season of Big Bash League in Australia. fifth most successful fast bowler in Test history will be playing six matches for his new team in ninth edition of Australia’s premier domestic T20 competition. 2019-20 edition will begin from December 17, 2019 and conclude on February 8, 2020. However, Steyn is t only South African player to be playing in tournament. His former colleague and star batsman AB de Villiers will turn up for Brisbane Heat this season and all-rounder Chris Morris will also be playing for Sydney Thunder.

Dale Steyn praises Steve Smith and David Warner

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Steyn on David Warner

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After signing with Melbourne Stars, Steyn heaped praise on Australian cricketers Steve Smith and David Warner in an interview. two Australians recently me a return to international cricket after serving ir respective bans due to ir involvement in last year’s ball-tampering controversy in South Africa. Speaking about Warner in an interview with a leing media portal, South African paceman paid tribute to him by saying that that left-handed opening batsman is one of best batters he has ever bowled to. It bears ting that Steyn and Warner have played alongside each or in Indian Premier League (IPL) for Sunrisers Hyderab. 

Warner recently h a forgettable Ashes outing, scoring runs at a mer aver of 9.5 against Bro and company and being dismissed by Bro on seven occasions. However, Steyn has backed left-hander by saying that he will get back in form when he’ll start playing in front of Australian crowds in upcoming series against Pakistan. 

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Steyn on Steve Smith

When asked about Steve Smith, Steyn hailed former Australian skipper for his impeccable consistency in longest format of game. In his first Test series after his return, Smith hammered English bowling attack to all corners on his way to 774 runs across four Ashes Tests. South African appreciated right-hander's batting technique, saying that he is on a league of his own right w and is difficult to dismiss due to his shuffling around crease creating many shot-making options for him. Steyn has gotten Smith out only once in his career but that one dismissal was Smith’s only golden duck in Tests so far.

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