Dale Steyn

International Cricketer

South African Phalaborwa, Transvaal Province, South Africa

Quick Info

ProfessionInternational Cricketer
NationalitySouth African
Date of Birth27/06/1983
Age42 years
BirthplacePhalaborwa, Transvaal Province, South Africa

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameDale Willem Steyn
Nickname
  • Steyn Gun
  • Phalaborwa Express
  • Steyntjie
  • Steyn Remover
  • Hoolio

Physical Stats & More

Height5 Feet 10½ Inches
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorDark Brown
TattoosA big tattoo on his left bicep

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolMerensky High School, Tzaneen, South Africa
Educational QualificationHigh School

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Likes & DislikesLikes skateboarding & bass fishing, bowling fast deliveries
HobbiesHunting, Fishing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsJeanne Kietzmann (actress)
Wife/SpouseJeanne Kietzmann

Family

SpouseJeanne Kietzmann

Career

International Debut
ODI17 August 2005 against Asia XI
Test17 December 2004 against England
T2023 November 2007 against New Zealand
International RetirementOn 31 August 2021, Dale Steyn retired from all forms of cricket
Jersey Number#8
Domestic/State Team
  • Brisbane Heat
  • Cape Cobras
IPL TeamSunrisers Hyderabad
Nature on fieldAggressive
Records
  • He is the only fast bowler to take a 5-wicket haul against all test-playing countries
  • Fastest to 250, 350, and 400 Test wickets
  • South Africa's highest Test wicket-taker with 439 wickets
  • Second-highest wicket-taker for South Africa in international cricket with 699 wickets
Controversies
  • Involved in verbal spats with some opposition players, especially with Michael Clarke

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Does not engage in smoking or alcohol consumption.
2. Featured in the 2014 Hollywood film 'Blended' in a minor role.
3. Attained the top spot in the ICC test rankings from 2008 to 2014.
4. Commenced playing Cricket at the age of 11.
5. Achieved bowling speeds of 156.2 km/h in an IPL game and 155.7 km/h in an ODI against New Zealand.
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