Dale Steyn Celebrates Wicket by Using Stump as Walking Stick at 42
Dale Steyn uses wicket stump as crutch in funny self-mocking celebration after taking wicket in legends T20 match.
Cricket legend Dale Steyn, 42, showed that age hasn’t dulled his wit or passion for the game during a World Legends Pro T20 League match in Goa on Wednesday. Playing for the Maharashtra Tycoons, Steyn dismissed Delhi Warriors opener Yogesh Takawale LBW and marked the moment with a memorable celebration: he ran over to the stumps, removed one, and used it as a makeshift walking stick, leaving fans both amused and nostalgic.
Though retired from international cricket for six years, Steyn still commands attention on the field. In his four-over spell, he claimed two wickets while conceding just 10 runs, demonstrating his enduring skill despite no longer possessing the extreme pace and seam movement that earned him 699 wickets for South Africa over a 15-year international career. His performance helped the Tycoons take an early advantage, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to secure victory.
Delhi Warriors mounted a strong lower-order batting recovery, led by standout contributions from Sheldon Jackson and Sri Lankan all-rounder Isuru Udana, chasing down Maharashtra’s total of 161 to win by three wickets. Early heroics from Stuart Binny, who scored 63 off 31 balls, weren’t sufficient to counter the opposition’s late surge. Nevertheless, Steyn’s bowling remained a highlight, reminding fans why he was once considered one of the most feared fast bowlers of his generation.
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The Legends T20 League in Goa brings together cricket stars of the past, with Steyn sharing the dressing room with players such as Chris Gayle, Sir Alastair Cook, Shaun Marsh, and Carlos Brathwaite. While he may joke about being the “hobbling old man” on the field, his contributions demonstrate that his cricketing instincts remain sharp, even in a tournament meant for retired players.
Fans and social media users were quick to react to Steyn’s playful celebration. Many described it as “funny and sad at the same time,” highlighting the bittersweet emotion of seeing a cricketing great embrace both his legendary past and the realities of aging gracefully. At 42, Steyn continues to celebrate the sport he loves, inspiring the next generation while delighting old fans with his signature charm and humility.
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