Steyn passed fit from mysterious virus

Dale Steyn, the South African fast bowler, is available for the rest of the international season after having been passed fit from a mysterious virus. However, Steyn may still miss the upcoming two home ODIs against Kenya and will, in all likelihood, return for the home series against Bangladesh starting November 5.

"Dale is 100% fine and he has been given a clean bill of health by the doctors," Michael Owen-Smith, South Africa's media officer, told MWP. "He may be left out for the Kenya games but that is a call to be made by Mickey Arthur and the selectors."

Steyn complained of severe headaches and underwent various tests in a Cape Town hospital. Doctors were unable to determine the cause but it is believed that Steyn developed the virus after suffering from sinusitis.

Though he has recovered from the illness, he's not yet match fit. "He is miles behind in bowling and fitness work but he will report to the training camp in Kimberley on Monday," Owen-Smith said.

He hinted that Monde Zondeki, the fast bowler, could take Steyn's place for the Kenya series. "The selectors want to give Monde Zondeki a chance so the games against Kenya may be the perfect opportunity," said Owen-Smith.

Bloemfontein and Kimberley will host the two one-dayers on October 31 and November 2.