IPL 2020: Dale Steyn gives witty reply to questions about his preferred IPL team

South African fast bowler Dale Steyn, who has been released by Royal Challengers Bangalore before the Indian Premier League 2020 Auction, gave a witty reply to one of his fan’s questions on Instagram on Saturday, November 16. After being released by RCB, he will be available for the upcoming auction. The uncertainty surrounding Steyn participating in it has got many cricket fans curious on social media.

Also Read | IPL 2020: Team-wise Purse Availability Ahead Of The Upcoming Auction

Also Read | Afghans Beat Defending World T20 Champions West Indies 2-1

Steyn, who is active on Twitter, did a Q and A session with his fans where his fans got to interact with him closely. Thereafter, a fan asked him about which team would he like to join for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League as he has been released by RCB. The 36-year-old replied to his fan writing that he will join whichever team that can afford him. 

Also Read | Shaw Slams Fifty On Return From Doping Ban As Mumbai Win

Also Read | Cheteshwar Pujara Cannot Hide His Excitement Of Playing Pink Ball Test Match

Also Read | Test Cricket Needed Rejuvenation: Sourav Ganguly On Day/Night Match

Steyn's injury saga

The Proteas bowler was released by RCB due to fitness issues. He has been suffering from various issues related to his shoulder and ankle since 2016. It led to the degradation of his form and reduced his number of appearances. Steyn suffered a shoulder injury in Australia and he missed a year of cricket as he has undergone surgery for it. In 2018, he returned to cricket against India where he suffered an ankle injury and he gradually took retirement from Test Cricket.

Also Read | Dilip Doshi Feels Cricket Will Suffer If T10 Is Encouraged

Apart from Steyn, RCB has released 12 players before the auction. And, they currently go into the auctions with a purse of the budget of Rs.27.9 crore. Meanwhile, Moeen Ali and AB de Villiers were the only overseas players who were not released by the Indian Premier League franchise, RCB.