Steyn vows to keep wreaking havoc

South Africa paceman elated after joining 300 Test-wickets club.


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Steyn became only the 25th man to take 300 wickets in Tests. PHOTO: AFP

CAPE TOWN: Dale Steyn said joining the 300 Test wickets club did not mean the end of his ambitions as a fast bowler.

Speaking after South Africa’s crushing win by an innings and 27 runs over New Zealand, achieved in three days at Newlands, Steyn, 29, said he was aware of the significance of the landmark but he hoped there was more to come.

“I’ve got a lot more to offer,” he said. “There’s another Test in Port Elizabeth next week and hopefully I’ve got a few more years in these legs.”

Steyn has held the top spot in the International Cricket Council Test bowler rankings for more than three years.

Only Dennis Lillee (56) and Muttiah Muralitharan (58) achieved the mark in fewer than Steyn’s 61 Test matches.

He said the current South African side was ‘an incredible team to be part of’ and his task was made easier by the quality of his fellow bowlers.

“A couple of years ago I was conscious of strike rates and always wanted to take wickets to lead the attack. Now, this attack is led by everyone in the team.”

Steyn attributed his relatively injury-free career to good management by South Africa and a smooth action. He admitted that he no longer bowled at flat-out pace every time he bowled.

“I pick and choose the times when I need to force the pace.”

Published in The Express Tribune, January 7th, 2013.

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