How the cricketing world reacted to Dale Steyn’s retirement
ESPNcricinfo staff31-Aug-2021
Great player, great man, amazing memories! U picker a good song to sign off my bud. Legend forever!
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) August 31, 2021
The Best.
— James Anderson (@jimmy9) August 31, 2021
Congrats on a remarkable career. Set the standard for fast bowlers world round to follow for 20 years. No better competitor to watch in full flight, enjoy retirement mate! All time great
— Pat Cummins (@patcummins30) August 31, 2021
An unbelievable career! Congrats Dale, loved watching you, playing against you, you set the standard for fast bowling at the highest level in all conditions!! Absolute legend and great of the game! Enjoy the surf! #alltimegreat
— Ryan Harris (@r_harris413) August 31, 2021
Go well, great man. You were fire, one of the best the game has seen.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 31, 2021
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I have to say, @DaleSteyn62 was consistently the best bowler I faced throughout my career. I feel like he never bowled me a bad ball. Such an fierce competitor on the field, but such a sweet and super kind person off it. Enjoy the fruits of retirement. You deserve it mate. https://t.co/N2qa5KLXLG
— Shane Watson (@ShaneRWatson33) August 31, 2021
@DaleSteyn62 – Hooly – what a privilege it was to share the field with you, so many incredible memories that we all will treasure.
You were one of the greats on and off the field, I wish you all the best with your next chapter #champion https://t.co/CgvWJvCwF8 pic.twitter.com/3N6GLxZLPc
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) August 31, 2021
“Bitter sweet” is the right way to sum up a great fast bowler’s career,@DaleSteyn62 . We have witnessed a fierce bowler in you, whose bowling feats will inspire the future generations. Congratulations on a wonderful career buddy and best wishes for whatever you do in future.
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) August 31, 2021
It’s been a pleasure to play alongside the . All the best for your future! @DaleSteyn62 pic.twitter.com/FewWkt5OvQ
— Kagiso Rabada (@KagisoRabada25) August 31, 2021
I guess I’ll have to find another source of joy now! Congrats on an amazing career @DaleSteyn62 . Champion cricketer and champion bloke. Enjoy retirement https://t.co/qhUYiJZAS6
— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) August 31, 2021
A fearless competitor,one of the best in the business! Most importantly a great human being!Wishing you happy retirement @DaleSteyn62 pic.twitter.com/rl0m50QKOu
— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) August 31, 2021
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Last of the great fast bowlers of my era @DaleSteyn62 bids goodbye to the sport. Always a treat to watch. Great athlete. Good luck for future endeavors. pic.twitter.com/IwFEaCA2jC
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) August 31, 2021
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Tremendous career @DaleSteyn62 .. legendary! You did it all and with a certain degree of madness i must say congrats bru.
— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) August 31, 2021
Incredible memories and achievements! Happy retirement @DaleSteyn62 All the best in your next chapter! Respect #Legend https://t.co/mM2OBrQIpe
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) August 31, 2021
Many congratulations on an outstanding career @DaleSteyn62 . You can be mighty proud of what you have achieved. Wishing you the best for the second innings. https://t.co/EyNGE6CkSy
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 31, 2021
Happy retirement @DaleSteyn62 Outstanding career and achievements. Best wishes in your second innings. #Legend
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 31, 2021
Before the famous Nagpur test,I was part of the team that played the touring Southafricans. It was my first taste of the big boys and my first ball hit the thigh pad so hard,I looked up and @DaleSteyn62 said "Hi,good morning!"
Happy retirement #legend!#DaleSteynretires— Abhinav mukund (@mukundabhinav) August 31, 2021
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