Dale Steyn, the cricketer who announced his retirement from all forms of the game in August 2021, is from _____.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. South Africa.
Dale Steyn, one of South Africa’s most renowned fast bowlers, is widely regarded as one of the greatest in the history of cricket. He made his international debut in 2004 and played 93 Test matches, taking 439 wickets at an outstanding average of 22.95, with best bowling figures of 7/51. From 2008 to 2014, he dominated the ICC Test bowling rankings for a record 263 weeks. Steyn overtook Shaun Pollock to become South Africa’s leading wicket-taker in Test cricket and also achieved notable success in both ODIs and T20Is. Famous for his raw pace, accuracy, and swing, he was a cornerstone of South African cricket. He retired from all formats in August 2021, although a World Cup victory remained out of reach.