Description: (South African Former Professional Cricketer Who Played for the South African Cricket Team)
Dale Steyn, a retired South African professional cricketer, was widely acclaimed as one of the greatest bowlers of the Modern Era. Renowned for his exceptional ability to generate late swing at high pace, he stood out among fast bowlers. Throughout his career, Steyn garnered numerous accolades, including the prestigious ICC Test Cricketer of the Year Award in 2008. He held the top spot in the ICC Test rankings for an unprecedented 263 weeks and emerged as South Africa's all-time leading wicket-taker in Test cricket. Following his retirement from Test cricket in 2019 and subsequently from all forms of the game in 2021, Steyn left behind an enduring legacy in the world of cricket.