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Dale Steyn. Source: dailymail.co.uk

Humorous situation with Dale Steyn in New York

The cricket legend Dale Steyn found himself in a humorous situation during a promotional event for the T20 World Cup in New York. Steyn, known for his remarkable bowling prowess with 439 wickets in his Test career, visited a 'Cricket Bowling Experience' centre, where staff attempted to teach him the basics of bowling.

In a video shared on Instagram, Steyn is seen being instructed by a staffer who admits to not being fully acquainted with the rules of cricket. Despite this, the staff member demonstrates a basic bowling motion to Steyn, emphasising the need to bounce the ball before hitting the stumps. Steyn, being the natural talent that he is, promptly knocks down the stumps with his first delivery, only to be corrected by another staffer.

As the lesson progresses, Steyn receives guidance on his bowling technique, with the staff member offering advice on arm and foot movement. Despite a few misses, Steyn manages to hit the stumps eventually, earning praise from the American tutor.

The humorous situation garnered attention from cricket fans, who marvelled at the idea of Steyn receiving bowling lessons despite his status as one of cricket's greatest bowlers. Some fans jokingly compared it to teaching John Wick how to use guns or explaining gravity to Newton himself.

Despite the light-hearted nature of the event, Steyn's remarkable cricketing career was not lost on fans, with many acknowledging his achievements as one of the sport's all-time greats. Steyn's unparalleled speed in accumulating wickets, along with his impressive strike rate and bowling average, solidified his place among cricketing legends.

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