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The Warner effect, and Johnson v Steyn

Mar 7, 2014: A look at the key aspects that ensured a 2-1 series result for Australia in South Africa

Australia in South Africa 2013-14

Abbott called up for injured Steyn

Mar 6, 2014: Kyle Abbott has been added to South Africa's Twenty20 squad as cover for Dale Steyn, who will miss at least the first two matches against Australia because of a hamstring strain

South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 5th day

Clarke sorry for Steyn anger

Mar 5, 2014: Michael Clarke has apologised for his fiery confrontation with Dale Steyn, admitting that he had overstepped the mark

SA v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 1st day

South Africa left feeling exposed minus Steyn

Mar 1, 2014: South Africa are still looking for someone to bowl the overs Jacques Kallis used to so well for them, and the intermittent absence of Dale Steyn of late has only amplified that issue

SA v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 1st day

Steyn hurts hamstring on day one at Newlands

Mar 1, 2014: Dale Steyn is highly unlikely to bowl again in the first innings of the Newlands Test after straining his right hamstring midway through day one

South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 1st day

Warner and Clarke put Australia on top

Mar 1, 2014: Ordinarily, a near run-a-ball 135 from David Warner, or the sidelining of Dale Steyn with a rare injury would be the defining moment of a day's play

Australia in South Africa 2013-14

I can't think of cuddly bears - Steyn

Feb 27, 2014: A combination of having seen Mitchell Johnson destroy South Africa in the first Test, then his team-mate Morne Morkel bowl the speed of light early in the Port Elizabeth Test was just the motivation Dale Steyn needed

Steyn's spell from hell

Feb 26, 2014: No other bowler in the world today could have won the match in Port Elizabeth so suddenly and with such effect

South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 4th day

Damn you, day five

Feb 23, 2014: The light was faded. Dale Steyn was bowled into the ground. There was one wicket to take. The forecast for Monday was awful. The ball was thrown to Dean Elgar ...

South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 4th day

Clarke's form under microscope

Feb 23, 2014: Australia's captain Michael Clarke faced the first pointed questions about his own batting form in the wake of his team's rapid surrender to South Africa in the second Test at St George's Park

South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 4th day

Steyn epitomises South Africa's resolve

Feb 23, 2014: Dale Steyn was not any angrier than usual during his match-winning spell of 3 for 10 in four overs. But all the elements were in place to provide just the tonic he needed

South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 4th day

South Africa show the stuff of champions

Feb 23, 2014: Missing a frontline bowler, against an in-form team, racing against time, Graeme Smith's side underlined their No. 1 status in the final session

South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 4th day

Series level after Steyn magic

Feb 23, 2014: Dale Steyn's spell-binding afternoon burst of reverse swing inspired the home side to a 231-run victory in the dying moments of the fourth day to level the series

Australia in South Africa 2013-14

Steyn needs better support - Ntini

Feb 17, 2014: There was only one winner of the fast-bowling contest at Centurion Park, but Makhaya Ntini believes South Africa can turn the tables if Dale Steyn is given the support that Mitchell Johnson receives

South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Centurion, 3rd day

Doolan ice extinguishes South Africa fire

Feb 14, 2014: Against a revved-up Dale Steyn, on a lively pitch, after the loss of an early wicket, Alex Doolan turned a nervous period into seemingly inevitable domination and vindicated his selection

South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Centurion, 1st day

South Africa lack their Centurion spark

Feb 12, 2014: South Africa were not awful on the opening day, but from a position where they had Australia in significant trouble the attack could not ram home the advantage and back Graeme Smith's decision to bowl

South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Centurion

A mouth-watering pace battle awaits

Feb 11, 2014: ESPNcricinfo previews the first Test between South Africa and Australia at Centurion Park

Australia in South Africa 2013-14

Steyn 'looking good' for Tests - Donald

Feb 5, 2014: Allan Donald, South Africa's bowling coach, has warned Australia to expect a fully-firing Dale Steyn from the first morning of the first Test of the upcoming series

IPL 2014 news

Sunrisers retain Dhawan and Steyn

Jan 10, 2014: Sunrisers Hyderabad have retained India batsman Shikhar Dhawan and South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn ahead of the IPL 2014 auction. They will have two right-to-match cards available to them at the auction, on February 12

South Africa news

Steyn recovering from rib injury

Jan 7, 2014: Dale Steyn is suffering from a minor fracture to his rib but is set to recover in time for the home series against Australia, the first Test of which begins on February 12