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Dale Steyn is a retired South African international cricket player. He got the nicknames “Steyn Gun” and “Phalaborwa Express” due to his brilliant fast bowling techniques. He announced his retirement from Test cricket in 2019 and from all formats in 2021.
He holds the record for taking the most wickets in Test cricket for South Africa with 439 wickets. Besides that, he dominated the ICC Test rankings for a record 263 weeks. He also won the ICC Test Player of the Year in 2008. So, let’s take a look at all the important details about Dale Steyn
Dale Steyn Height
Dale Steyn’s height in feet is 5 feet 10 inches. His approximate weight during his time as an active player was recorded between 75–80 kg. Dale Steyn diet consisted of fruits, protein shakes, fish, and pineapple pizza as a cheat meal.
Dale Steyn Coach
Dale Steyn did not have a professional coach during his childhood. However, he has been coached by Ian Pont, Richard Pybus, Allan Donald, and Mark Boucher later in his career. Following retirement, Dale Steyn himself has become a bowling coach and is set to join the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Dale Steyn Net Worth
Dale Steyn’s estimated net worth in rupees is approximately ₹135 crore. The major contributors to his massive wealth are IPL earnings, coaching roles, commentary, and brand deals.
In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Dale Steyn played for 12 seasons. He played for teams such as Royal Challenger Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Gujarat Lions. His total career earnings in the IPL are roughly ₹47 crore.
Following his retirement, Dale Steyn was featured as an expert in the commentary box for high-profile matches. He charged ₹8.4 crore per match. Besides that, he has also worked as a coach in multiple teams such as Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and England Lions.
Moreover, Dale Steyn is in close partnership with brands such as New Balance, Parimatch, Ocean Freedom, and Evolution Sports Nutrition.
Dale Steyn Instagram
Dale Steyn has more than 2 million followers on Instagram. You can find Dale Steyn photo on his official Instagram page @dalesteyn. He mainly shares nature photography, fishing adventures, and behind-the-scenes coaching clips.
Dale Steyn Family
Dale Steyn was born on 27 June 1983. His family roots lie in Zimbabwe, but his birthplace is Phalaborwa, a small town situated in Limpopo Province of South Africa.
Dale Steyn father name is Schalk Steyn. His father worked as a greenkeeper in a golf course and also as a copper miner. His father supported him from the start and encouraged him to become a professional cricket player.
Dale Steyn mother name is not revealed to the public due to privacy concerns. However, she has provided emotional and mental support to him throughout his professional and personal life.
Dale Steyn sister is Ashley Jill. They maintain a close relationship and also share pictures on Instagram. Fans are also curious about ‘Dale Steyn brother’, but he does not have a biological brother. Dale Steyn has always considered his teammates on the national team as his brothers.
Dale Steyn Wife
Dale Steyn is not married. He previously dated popular model, actress, and musician Jeanne Kietzmann. The couple were in a relationship for 7 years from 2007 to 2014. In 2011, it was reported that the couple would get married, but it did not work out between them, and they eventually got separated.
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