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Virat Kohli starred with 93 as India beat New Zealand with four wickets in hand

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Virat Kohli became the fastest batter to score 28,000 runs in international cricket. Kohli achieved the historic milestone during the India vs New Zealand 1st ODI at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on January 11, 202

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dale steyn

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Dale Steyn



Dale Willem Steyn is a South African former professional?cricket player?who played for the?South African Cricket Team. He is often regarded as one of the greatest?fast bowlers?of all time and the best Test bowler of his generation.?During the 2007?08 season, Steyn achieved a tally of 78 wickets at an average of 16.24?and was subsequently rewarded with the ICC 2008 Test Cricketer of the Year Award. Dale Steyn was named one of the?Wisden Cricketers of the Year?in 2013, and?Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World?for the year 2013 in 2014's?Wisden Cricketers' Almanack.?He was featured in Wisden Cricketers of the Decade at the end of 2019. He also was included in the?ICC Test Team of the Decade?at the end of 2020.



More know about Dale Steyn <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Steyn">Wikipedia</a>

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South African speed gun Dale Steyn has announced retirement from all forms of Cricket. With the announcement, which Steyn made on Tuesday, he drew curtains on an illustrious 17 years long international career.



Dale Steyn took to Twitter to announce his decision. In a 17-years long career, Steyn made 93 Test appearances along with 125 ODIs and 47 T20I outings for Proteas.



During his prime, the gun bowler ruled all the bowling charts for almost a decade and a half. Steyn became ICC?s number one <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-test-player-rankings-rank-1-to-10-updated-on-13-march-ashwin-reclaims-top-spot-and-jaiswal-into-top-10-full-icc-mens-test-player-standings/">test bowler back in 2008 and dominated the spot</a> for almost four years. He was dethroned by his countrymen Vernon Philander in 2013, however, the pacer reclaimed it back in the very next year.



The pacer has 439 test wickets under his decorated hat along with 196 ODIs wickets and 64 T20I wickets.



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?Today I officially retire from the game I love the most. Bitter sweet but grateful. Thank you to everyone, from family to teammates, journalists to fans, its been an incredible journey together," he wrote.



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Dale Steyn has announced retirement from all forms of Cricket.



?And it?s been a long December and there?s reason to believe. Maybe this year will be better than the last I can?t remember all the times I tried to tell myself to hold on to these moments as they pass.?



?It?s been 20 years of training, matches, travel, wins, losses, strapped feat, jet lag, joy, and brotherhood. There are too many memories to tell. To many faces to thank. So I left it to the experts to sum up, my favourite band, the Counting Crows," he added.



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Dale Steyn has announced retirement from all forms of Cricket

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IPL 2022 Updates - Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to appoint Dale Steyn as their bowling coach: In an important development, the 2016 Indian Premier League (IPL) winning franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is all set to rope in former South African pacer Dale Steyn as their bowling coach in the IPL 2022.



Steyn, who has played in the IPL, has almost agreed on the terms. The reports suggest that the negotiations with the former pacer went well and the franchise is probable to make a formal announcement by the end of next week if everything continues to go as per the plans.



It is important to note that Dale Steyn had announced his all format cricket retirement earlier this year in August.&nbsp;



Steyn, who is one of the most celebrated pacers, has featured in 93 test matches in which he has scalped 439 wickets at an average of 22.95. The fierce speedster has also uprooted 196 wickets in 125 ODI games he played for South Africa. Moreover, he has also played the shortest format cricket for his national team. In 47 T20I matches, Steyn has picked 64 wickets with an economy little below seven.



The pacer has also played as many as 95 matches in the elite Indian Premier League (IPL). Dale has played for Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Lions, and Royal Challengers Bangalore before bidding goodbye to the game of cricket as a player.



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<h2>Tom Moody to be appointed new SRH head coach:</h2>



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Dale Steyn will work closely with Tom Moody who is likely to be appointed the head coach. It is noteworthy that former head coach Trevor Bayliss and batting coach Brad Haddin recently parted ways with the franchise following the recent unsuccessful season of IPL.



The franchise will also be without the services of long-standing mentor VVS Laxman as he has been appointed chief of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bangalore recently.



If the reports are to be believed, SRH is also in talks with former India and Tamil Nadu all-rounder Hemang Badani. The former cricketer is likely to join the coaching staff of the franchise in IPL 2022.



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IPL 2022 Updates - Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to appoint Dale Steyn as their bowling coach

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Good Players learn from their mistake, but he hasn?t, Dale Steyn lashes at Rishabh Pant for his poor performance: Team India?s stand-in captain for the ongoing series against South Africa, Rishabh Pant is having a horrible outing with the bat as he registers his fourth successive failure in T20Is. The ongoing series is turning out to be a disaster for the Indian wicketkeeper batter who is aiming to secure his place in the T20 World Cup 2022 squad.



Dale Steyn, former South African pacer, has taken a dig at Rishabh Pant?s poor form and said that good players learn from their mistakes, but in this case, Rishabh has got out nearly in the same manner in all four innings.



?Pant has had four opportunities now in this series and he seems to be making the same mistake. Also, you could say that good players learn from their mistakes...but he hasn't,? said Dale Steyn in conversation with ESPNcricinfo.



Rishabh Pant's batting woes have stirred a fresh debate among the netizens as to who should be in India?s T20 World Cup 2022 squad as the primary glovesman. The debate has got intensified with the comeback of Dinesh Karthik in the Indian T20 setup.?



The South African legendary bowler reckons that Dinesh Karthik should triumph Pant to be in India?s World Cup squad.



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?Yes definitely,? replied Dale Steyn when asked whether Karthik should be preferred ahead of Rishabh Pant for the World Cup 2022.



?DK has come up just every single time and shown what a class player he is. I think if you want to win World Cups, you pick a guy who is in form that guy is going to win you the World Cup. If he is in a purple patch and is red hot, you pick that guy. Teams will pick on reputation but DK is in such fantastic form, and if he continues he will be one of the first names written down on the plane when India tour for the World Cup,? he explained.&nbsp;



Steyn also lavished praises on Karthik?s match-winning 55-run knock in the fourth T20I against South Africa in Rajkot. The veteran glovesman entered the bull-ring when India needed a lion-hearted effort to overcome the and he fell no short in delivering an excellent knock.



?DK has been in phenomenal form, looks like he is getting better and better. He has that great wicket-keeping mentality, reads the game very well. He knows and understands what bowlers are going to do and he backs it up really well with good skill.?



India and South Africa will now meet on Sunday for the series decider in Bangaluru. The five-match series is currently levelled at 2-2, with momentum being on the hosts' side.



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Good Players learn from their mistake, but he hasn?t, Dale Steyn lashes at Rishabh Pant for his poor performance&nbsp;

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The ICC World Cup 2023 fewer is on. The mega event will take place in <a href="https://www.bcci.tv" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.bcci.tv">India</a> from 5th October to 19th November. All the 10 teams have arrived in India and the warmup fixtures ahead of the tournament have begun as well. The preparations are in full flow as well as all the participants are leaving no stone unturned to tick all the boxes ahead of the tournament.?



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC World Cup 2023: Mohammed Siraj features as Dale Steyn picks 5 fast bowlers to watch out in this World Cup</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/09/mohammed-siraj-173943120-16x9-1.jpg" alt="IND vs SL: 5 Records Created in India vs Sri Lanka Final Asia Cup 2023" class="wp-image-119888" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs SL: Siraj show at Colombo knell Sri Lanka</figcaption></figure>



Going into the ICC World Cup 2023, fast bowlers are likely to play a huge role in the tournament. All the teams have some high-quality pacers in the ranks and with flat decks expected, they are expected to be a vital cog in the tournament.?



With ICC World Cup 2023 around the corner, former South African pacer Dale Steyn picked 5 fast bowlers to watch out for in this World Cup. The first game he took was of India?s Mohammed Siraj. The fast bowler is currently the No.1 ranked pacer and for the last two years has been India?s prime speedster.?



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Dale Steyn then backed Kagiso Rabada as one of the pacers to look out for in the ICC World Cup 2023. Rabada will be the most crucial aspect for South Africa in the tournament, especially with Anrich Nortje being ruled out. He has fair experience of Indian conditions as well.&nbsp;



Pakistan?s Shaheen Afridi is also picked by Dale Steyn among 5 fast bowlers to watch out in this World Cup. The left-arm pacer is the most lethal new ball bowler in world cricket currently. He has rattled the top order of many teams and would be hoping to do the same this time as well.&nbsp;



Trent Boult and England?s Mark Wood were the last two pacers picked by Dale Steyn among the 5 fast bowlers to watch out in this ICC World Cup 2023. The duo is among the top-ranked bowlers in the world and it?ll be no surprise if they set the stage on fire.&nbsp;



Dale Steyn?s&nbsp; 5 fast bowlers to watch out in this World Cup;&nbsp;



1) Mohammed Siraj 2) Kagiso Rabada 3) Shaheen Afridi? 4) Trent Boult? 5) Mark Wood



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC World Cup 2023: Full schedule of the ICC World Cup&nbsp;</h2>



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Here?s a full schedule of the ICC World Cup?



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Match Number</td><td>Matches</td><td>Match Date</td><td>Match Time (IST)</td><td>Venue</td></tr><tr><td>Match 1</td><td>England vs New Zealand</td><td>5-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Ahmedabad</td></tr><tr><td>Match 2</td><td>Pakistan vs Netherlands</td><td>6-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Hyderabad</td></tr><tr><td>Match 3</td><td>Bangladesh vs Afghanistan</td><td>7-Oct</td><td>10:30 AM</td><td>Dharamsala</td></tr><tr><td>Match 4</td><td>South Africa vs Sri Lanka</td><td>7-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Delhi</td></tr><tr><td>Match 5</td><td>India vs Australia</td><td>8-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Chennai</td></tr><tr><td>Match 6</td><td>New Zealand vs Netherlands</td><td>9-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Hyderabad</td></tr><tr><td>Match 7</td><td>England vs Bangladesh</td><td>10-Oct</td><td>10:30 AM</td><td>Dharamsala</td></tr><tr><td>Match 8</td><td>Pakistan vs Sri Lanka</td><td>10-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Hyderabad</td></tr><tr><td>Match 9</td><td>India vs Afghanistan</td><td>11-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Delhi</td></tr><tr><td>Match 10</td><td>Australia vs South Africa</td><td>12-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Lucknow</td></tr><tr><td>Match 11</td><td>New Zealand vs Bangladesh</td><td>13-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Chennai</td></tr><tr><td>Match 12</td><td>India vs Pakistan</td><td>14-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Ahmedabad</td></tr><tr><td>Match 13</td><td>England vs Afghanistan</td><td>15-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Delhi</td></tr><tr><td>Match 14</td><td>Australia vs Sri Lanka</td><td>16-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Lucknow</td></tr><tr><td>Match 15</td><td>South Africa vs Netherlands</td><td>17-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Dharamsala</td></tr><tr><td>Match 16</td><td>New Zealand vs Afghanistan</td><td>18-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Chennai</td></tr><tr><td>Match 17</td><td>India vs Bangladesh</td><td>19-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Pune</td></tr><tr><td>Match 18</td><td>Australia vs Pakistan</td><td>20-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Bengaluru</td></tr><tr><td>Match 19</td><td>Netherlands vs Sri Lanka</td><td>21-Oct</td><td>10:30 AM</td><td>Lucknow</td></tr><tr><td>Match 20</td><td>England vs South Africa</td><td>21-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Mumbai</td></tr><tr><td>Match 21</td><td>India vs New Zealand</td><td>22-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Dharamsala</td></tr><tr><td>Match 22</td><td>Pakistan vs Afghanistan</td><td>23-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Chennai</td></tr><tr><td>Match 23</td><td>South Africa vs Bangladesh</td><td>24-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Mumbai</td></tr><tr><td>Match 24</td><td>Australia vs Netherlands</td><td>25-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Delhi</td></tr><tr><td>Match 25</td><td>England vs Sri Lanka</td><td>26-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Bengaluru</td></tr><tr><td>Match 26</td><td>Pakistan vs South Africa</td><td>27-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Chennai</td></tr><tr><td>Match 27</td><td>Australia vs New Zealand</td><td>28-Oct</td><td>10:30 AM</td><td>Dharamsala</td></tr><tr><td>Match 28</td><td>Netherlands vs Bangladesh</td><td>28-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Kolkata</td></tr><tr><td>Match 29</td><td>India vs England</td><td>29-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Lucknow</td></tr><tr><td>Match 30</td><td>Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka</td><td>30-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Pune</td></tr><tr><td>Match 31</td><td>Pakistan vs Bangladesh</td><td>31-Oct</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Kolkata</td></tr><tr><td>Match 32</td><td>New Zealand vs South Africa</td><td>1-Nov</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Pune</td></tr><tr><td>Match 33</td><td>India vs Sri Lanka</td><td>2-Nov</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Mumbai</td></tr><tr><td>Match 34</td><td>Netherlands vs Afghanistan</td><td>3-Nov</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Lucknow</td></tr><tr><td>Match 35</td><td>New Zealand vs Pakistan</td><td>4-Nov</td><td>10:30 AM</td><td>Bengaluru</td></tr><tr><td>Match 36</td><td>England vs Australia</td><td>4-Nov</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Ahmedabad</td></tr><tr><td>Match 37</td><td>India vs South Africa</td><td>5-Nov</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Kolkata</td></tr><tr><td>Match 38</td><td>Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka</td><td>6-Nov</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Delhi</td></tr><tr><td>Match 39</td><td>Australia vs Afghanistan</td><td>7-Nov</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Mumbai</td></tr><tr><td>Match 40</td><td>England vs Netherlands</td><td>8-Nov</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Pune</td></tr><tr><td>Match 41</td><td>New Zealand vs Sri Lanka</td><td>9-Nov</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Bengaluru</td></tr><tr><td>Match 42</td><td>South Africa vs Afghanistan</td><td>10-Nov</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Ahmedabad</td></tr><tr><td>Match 43</td><td>Australia vs Bangladesh</td><td>11-Nov</td><td>10:30 AM</td><td>Pune</td></tr><tr><td>Match 44</td><td>England vs Pakistan</td><td>11-Nov</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Kolkata</td></tr><tr><td>Match 45</td><td>India vs Netherlands</td><td>12-Nov</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Bengaluru</td></tr><tr><td>1st Semi-Final</td><td>T.B.C. vs T.B.C.</td><td>15-Nov</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Mumbai</td></tr><tr><td>2nd Semi-Final</td><td>T.B.C. vs T.B.C.</td><td>16-Nov</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Kolkata</td></tr><tr><td>Final</td><td>T.B.C. vs T.B.C.</td><td>19-Nov</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>Ahmedaba</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

ICC World Cup 2023: Mohammed Siraj features as Dale Steyn picks 5 fast bowlers to watch out in this World Cup

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Former Indian opener batter Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian National Cricket Team and the globe is reacting in their own way. Amid the proceedings, Shaheen Afridi and Dale Steyn have also come up with their view on Gambhir's appointment.



The left-handed batter Gautam Gambhir is infamous for his sharp, unfiltered, and strong opinions. Renowned for his ruthless and ferocious approach on the field, he marks the dawn of a new era in Indian Cricket History. The declaration came on Tuesday from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah, following the end of Rahul Dravid's tenure after India's victorious campaign in the T20 World Cup 2024.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/07/gambhir-vs-shahed-1-jpg.webp" alt="Shahid Afridi, Steyn Reacted On Gambhir's Appointment as Head Coach of India Cricket Team" class="wp-image-143028" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Gambhir-Afridi Face-off</figcaption></figure>



Former India opener Gautam Gambhir and ex-Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi clashed fiercely in their 2007 showdown between India and Pakistan. The first chapter of their heated rivalry ignited in the Kanpur game, where both were fined for their notorious spat. For nearly a decade, Gambhir and Afridi's competitive fire burned brightly, fueling one of cricket's most intense and relentless rivalries.



Sharing his thoughts on Gambhir's appointment as India's head coach, former Pakistan skipper Afridi said that the two-time World Cup winner has earned a big opportunity.



Talking to Star Sports, Shahid Afridi said, "I think it's a big opportunity, and we need to see how he makes the most of it. I have seen his interviews, and he talks positively and is very straightforward."



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/07/Dale-Steyin-jpg.webp" alt="Shahid Afridi, Steyn Reacted On Gambhir's Appointment as Head Coach of India Cricket Team" class="wp-image-143029" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Steyn Reacted On Gambhir's Appointment </figcaption></figure>



Former South African pacer Dale Steyn enthusiastically expressed his happiness and support for Gambhir's appointment. Having shared the field with Gambhir on numerous occasions, Steyn lauded the former Indian opener's aggression and fierceness, qualities he feels are sorely missing in modern-day cricket. 



Steyn emphasized that the rise of franchise T20 leagues has led to players developing friendships across teams, diluting the intense competitive spirit that Gambhir embodies.



"I am a big fan of Gautam Gambhir. I love his aggression. He is one of the few Indians I ever played against who came back at you, and I like that. I think he is going to take that into the dressing room with guys like Virat and some of the other senior players who might not play as big a part anymore. I am not too sure. Not just in India, but in world cricket, we need guys who are a little bit more aggressive and play the game a little bit harder," Steyn told Star Sports, as quoted by ANI.



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Shahid Afridi, Steyn Reacted On Gambhir's Appointment as Head Coach of India Cricket Team

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Former South African speedster Dale Steyn, who was a part of the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) as their bowling-coach on Thursday, 17th of October, announced his decision of stepping-down from the post ahead of IPL 2025 on his X handle.



The 41-year-old, who represented the likes of Gujarat Lions (now-defunct), Sunrisers Hyderabad, Deccan Chargers (now-defunct) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru as a player before opting to become the bowling-coach of the Hyderabad based franchise, said that he won't be coming back to India for the upcoming edition of the cash-rich T20 league but he will continue to represent the sister-franchise of SRH, two time winners Sunrisers Eastern Cape in SA20, the t20 league of South Africa and help them in lifting the trophy for the third successive time.



"I would want to express my gratitude to Sunrisers Hyderabad for the few years I worked there as their bowling coach during the IPL, but I will not be returning for the 2025 edition of the tournament. But here in South Africa, I will still be working with Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20. Steyn tweeted, "We've won the SA20 twice; let's try for three in a row."



The former legendary South African seamer was appointed as the bowling-coach of the Hyderabad based franchise in December of 2021, and he represented the franchise in that role for three seasons. Under his guidance, players such as Umran Malik flourished in the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League as the J&amp;K pacer picked up 22 scalps in 14 games and he also got the opportunity to represent India in International-Cricket.



In the previous edition of the IPL, Steyn worked with ODI World Cup winning Australian captain Pat Cummins, who was also appointed as the skipper of the 2016 IPL winners after being picked up in the 2024 auction for a humongous price tag of 20.50 crore Indian rupees.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Captain Pat Cummins, Abhishek Sharma &amp; Heinrich Klassen set to be retained in the IPL 2025 Mega-Auction</h2>



Indian Batting All-rounder Abhishek Sharma, hard-hitting wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klassen, and captain Pat Cummins are all expected to stay with Sunrisers Hyderabad, the IPL 2016 winners and 2024 runners-up. Heinrich will be the Hyderabad-based team's top retention pick for an incredible 23 crore Indian Rupees, while Cummins will be the second pick for 18 crore rupees, according to ESPNCRICINFO.



At a price tag of 14 crore-rupees, spin bowling all-rounder Abhishek Sharma will also be retained. In addition to these three players, Indian All-rounder Nitish Reddy and Travis Head, Australia's clutch opening batter, are probably going to stay with the team.



Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/srh-are-likely-to-retain-the-trio-of-cummins-klaasen-and-abhishek-sharma-for-ipl-2025/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/srh-are-likely-to-retain-the-trio-of-cummins-klaasen-and-abhishek-sharma-for-ipl-2025/">SRH are likely to retain the trio of Cummins, Klaasen, and Abhishek Sharma for IPL 2025</a>



For more information, visit the official website of <a href="https://www.iplt20.com/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.iplt20.com/">IPL</a>

Dale Steyn leaves Sunrisers Hyderabad as their bowling-coach, won't return in IPL 2025

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The IPL 2025 marked a huge leap in the career graph of fast bowling players on the Indian side, as some overseas quick bowlers were picked earlier for a huge sum of money. 
 
The IPL 2024 mega-auction marked players like Mitchell Starc and<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kagiso_Rabada"> Kagiso Rabada</a> alongside Indian seamers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammad Siraj, and Mohammed Shami being sold for a huge amount of money. 
 
Though the history of the Indian Premier League has found many spinners who have risen to glory, the pacers have not had considerable success on the subcontinent tracks. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">Let’s take a look at the Top Greatest Fast Bowlers to have featured in the IPL:</h2>
 
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<h3 dir="ltr" role="presentation">Dwayne Bravo</h3>
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Bravo started his IPL career with the Mumbai Indians, and he played his entire IPL career for the Chennai Super Kings. Bravo is the second-highest-ever wicket-taker in the shortest format of the game, with 500+ international wickets to his name. 

The legend also has 183 wickets in the IPL and a remarkably low economy rate, especially in the final overs of the game. 
 
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<h3 dir="ltr" role="presentation">Dale Steyn</h3>
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Dale Steyn didn’t have the biggest of IPL careers; though his career started off with Royal Challengers Bangalore back in 2008, he played several matches for them and went on to pick 95 wickets in the format, also being the most economical bowler in the history of the game. 
 
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<h3 dir="ltr" role="presentation">Bhuvneshwar Kumar</h3>
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar is among the rarest of pacers to have featured in the IPL for over a decade now, as he has been a consistent performer, especially for the franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad. 
 
Kumar went on to pick 181 wickets in IPL history, with the lowest of economies of 7.76, which seems remarkable for a pacer who bowls most often in the powerplay with the new ball and then in the death overs as well. 
 
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<h3 dir="ltr" role="presentation">Lasith Malinga</h3>
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Slinga Malinga is what he is often referred to as. The legendary Sri Lankan pacer, who was considered the finest to have played the shortest format of the game, was widely known for his quick pace and ability to bowl in unplayable yorkers. 
 
Malinga in his entire career for the Mumbai Indians picked 170 wickets in his career, as the bowler still remains the player with the best bowling average in the history of the game. He was the most vital player in Mumbai, winning multiple IPL titles with the pacer under their belt. 
 
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<h3 dir="ltr" role="presentation">Jasprit Bumrah</h3>
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Jasprit Bumrah, the name that sparks rays of greatness in the modern cricket world. Bumrah is often said to be the finest of players to have played in the IPL. Considered an ideal disciple of Malinga, under whom he played years in the IPL for the Mumbai Indians, he is also known for his accuracy and toe-crushing yorkers. 
 
Bumrah now has 165 wickets, with him eventually rising to the peak of his career and still years of cricket left under his belt. Jasprit Bumrah also turned Mumbai Indian's highest-paid player for the upcoming season, having been retained for a whopping INR 18 crore.

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