Kolkata: South African fast bowler Dale Steyn has made himself unavailable for the upcoming 2021 season of the Indian Premier League. The 37-year-old veteran announced on Twitter on Saturday (January 2) to enlighten about his intentions for not playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore side.
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Just a short message to let everyone know that I’ve made myself unavailable for RCB at this years IPL, I’m also not planning on playing for another team, just taking some time off during that period.
Thank you to RCB for understanding.
No I’m not retired. 🤙
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) January 2, 2021
“Just a short message to let everyone know that I’ve made myself unavailable for RCB at this years IPL, I’m also not planning on playing for another team, just taking some time off during that period,” the tweet read. “Thank you to RCB for understanding. No I’m not retired.”
However, he confirmed about playing in other leagues but will take his time out give him space for indulging in other things though he still wanted to be attached to the game he loves.
I will be playing in other leagues, nicely spaced out to give myself a opportunity to do something’s I’ve been excited about as well as continue to play the game I love so much.
NO, I’m NOT retired. 😉
Here’s to a great 2021 🤙
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) January 2, 2021
“I will be playing in other leagues, nicely spaced out to give myself an opportunity to do something’s I’ve been excited about as well as continue to play the game I love so much. NO, I’m NOT retired. Here’s to a great 2021,” Steyn added.
Steyn had a season with the RCB in 2020 which is not so to be talked about playing only three games taking just one wicket while giving aways runs at an economy of 11.40 but more than that his presence in the squad was quite mesmerising especially for the youngsters to whom Steyn was someone to look up to.
