LISTEN: Dale Steyn ruled out of Cricket World Cup
It is the bad news Proteas fans have been hoping would not materialise.
Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, without even bowling a ball at the international showpiece tournament.
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— Myron Naicker (@myronnaicker) June 4, 2019
Dale Steyn is out of the World Cup.
A second shoulder injury, has ruled him out of bowling for the foreseeable future. He will be replace by Beuran Hendricks.#ECRCWC19
News from the South African camp is that Steyn picked up a second shoulder injury.
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The fast bowler will now be packing his bags and preparing to leave the team.
East Coast Radio's Myron Naicker has been following the action for us in the UK. He filed this report on the latest news ahead of the Proteas' vital clash against India tomorrow.
Beuran Hendricks has been approved as Steyn's replacement.
The 28-year-old has played two One Day Internationals and 10 T20s for South Africa.