Dale Steyn has announced himself on the world stage in the last few months. He destroyed New Zealand when they toured South Africa, and now he has claimed six wickets in the second innings of the third test match, to take the Proteas to a series victory over the West Indies.
I remember watching him play against England in 2004, and thinking, this is just another Andre Nel. Angressive, fast, wayward. But now look at him. Eighteen test matches and over 90 wickets at under 24. That's some record, and I genuinally believe this guy could be the next Allan Donald.
South Africa will be looking for someone to spearhead their attack, and Steyn ticks all the right boxes. His rise to the top has come at a good time, with the retirement of Shaun Pollock (who SA have relied upon too many times). But a new era is about to begin for South Africa, and with that they have exciting prospects. I for one, look forward to seeing them tour England in July.
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