A lot of speculations regarding the inclusion of Dale Steyn into IPL side and it is now confirmed that he will be joining as the spearhead of bowling attack for Kohli led Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Yesterday, Steyn posted a status on his Instagram official handle showing his Indian visa with a question “Ah what surprise is this”? Many cricket enthusiasts guessed that Steyn could probably join an IPL side as a replacement as he wasn”t preferred by any franchise during the auctions in December.
ESPNcricinfo has now confirmed that Steyn is all set to join the Bangalore side as a replacement for Nathan Coulter – Nile who was expected to arrive in April 12 for the Mohali encounter. Steyn” s inclusion comes as a delight for the grand fanbase of Bangalore who is yet to open an account in the points” table.
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It is to be noted that Steyn already represented Bangalore side in early stages of IPL before joining the now defunct Deccan Chargers. He also enjoyed a small stint with Gujarat Lions in 2016 season. It will be interesting to see how his addition can create an impact on the opposition as the side cannot afford to lose any more matches for the playoffs race.
Dale Steyn, who had a long break from International cricket came back with a bang towards the end of 2018 and played a major role in the series victories of the South African side. Can he replicate the same now?
Can this be a turning point in the journey of Royal Challengers Bangalore? Let”s see how this helps for them.
