- South African cricketer Dale Steyn announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on August 31, 2021.
- He is one of the greatest pacers to have ever played cricket.
- Sten had retired from Test cricket, the longest form of the game in 2019 but had continued to be a part of One Day Internationals and T20 Internationals.
- The pacer issued an official statement that read, "And it's been a long December and there is reason to believe, maybe this year will be better than the last.
- I cannot remember all the times I tried to tell myself to hold on to these moments as they pass."
- He said, "It's been 20 years of training, matches, travel, wins, losses, strapped feet, jet lag, joy and brotherhood."
- He added saying, "Today, I officially retire from the game I love the most. Bitter sweet but grateful."
- He thanked everyone from family to teammates, journalists and fans and said it is been an incredible journey together.
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