NEW DELHI: Former South Africa pace legend Dale Steyn found himself in a war of words with an Indian fan on social media after the latter accused the pacer of making "subtle jibes" at the Indian cricket team.

"Dale Steyn's tweets seem full of negative vibes toward the Indian team and come across as subtle jibes," a fan posted on X, accusing Steyn of targeting India.

The former South Africa fast bowler responded in an equally aggressive manner.

"Really? Show me one example," replied Steyn.

He later added, "You know nothing about my salary so save your pathetic jibe. I pose the same question to you, show me what I've said that's negative or untrue about any player or the team? You can't."

"That said, It's not my fault if the coaches make or say the wrong things, I just call it out, I think that's fair enough and also, my job! However, I also praise when they do well, that's called being unbiased and levelheaded."

Steyn was one of the fiercest fast bowlers world cricket has ever seen. He represented South Africa for nearly 16 years and went on to play 93 Tests, taking 439 wickets - the most by a Proteas bowler in Test cricket.