Published 07:08 IST, December 22nd 2019
Dale Steyn picks the best fast-bowler and batsmen in world; states his mission for IPL
When asked about his favourite fast bowler in international cricket currently and the batsmen, Steyn picked Australia's Patrick Cummins and Kohli, QDK and AB
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Soon after being bagged by Royal Challengers Banglore in IPL 2019 auction, South Africa's ace pacer, Dale Steyn on Wednesday, took to micro-blogging website Twitter to do a fun Question and Answers session with his fans. Q&A turned out to be very interesting and brought out a candid side of Proteas pacer. When asked about his favourite fast bowler in international cricket currently and batsmen, Steyn picked Australia's Patrick Cummins as his favourite and AB de Villiers, Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Proteas' wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock as best batsmen, respectively.
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'QDK, Ab, Virat'
Through Q&A, Steyn also seemed determined to win IPL with Royal Challengers Bangalore, as he responded with a cup emoticon when a user asked what can people expect of him in upcoming IPL season. Steyn also called fellow South African Quinton de Kock as best wicketkeeper-batsman in world currently. Furrmore, while responding to or questions, he termed India as best bowling side in Test cricket and also recollected his experience bowling to Sachin Tendulkar back in 2010 and termed it as 'haunting'. Steyn also tweeted that his favourite Indian food is butter chicken and called 'retirement' best part of his cricketing career. When asked if he think wher South Africa has a chance against England with new coaching staff, Steyn responded, "Big chance! Eng weren’t convincing in NZ, that’s t to say y t good, I’m just saying y didn’t look part. Under Bouch I feel we have it covered, but it’s gana be exciting"
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Dale Steyn's mission IPL 2020
Dale Steyn has been bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore in recently concluded IPL Auctions in Kolkata and he will be er to make it matter for Bengaluru franchisee who will be eyeing ir maiden title after being unlucky thrice. Steyn who h come back to RCB after nine long years in previous edition showcased a good performance for m but a shoulder injury ruled him out of tournament. w, veteran pacer looks confident heing into 13th edition of tournament. When asked about what his plan was for next edition of tournament, Proteas pacer said that he wanted wickets, wickets and more wickets along with ded onus of IPL trophy.
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04:45 IST, December 22nd 2019