'The best in the business, the greatest of his generation'

In a bid to prolong his career, Dale Steyn retires from Tests. He leaves as one the greatest ever to play the longest format, well liked and respected by his peers

ESPNcricinfo staff

05-Aug-2019

The greatest of his generation. Stats don't lie and @DaleSteyn62 test stats is the best . I know how much test cricket means to you bud and how badly you still wanted to achieve more . Hopefully we will still see a lot of this action. # pic.twitter.com/qMglFgfZ9U
— Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) August 5, 2019

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Too many memories to mention! We started together many years back and I had the privilege and front row seats of watching @dalesteyn turn into the best bowler of his time. You are the greatest, an even better person and the best team man around. Well done HOOOLiOOOO

A post shared by AB de Villiers (@abdevilliers17) on Aug 5, 2019 at 11:52am PDT

Wishing you all the very best for the future @DaleSteyn62. You always challenged batsmen to bring their A-game to the ground.
It's been a joy to watch you bowl and play against you. pic.twitter.com/CndQbGsOU4
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 6, 2019

I love you @DaleSteyn62
— Chris Morris (@Tipo_Morris) August 5, 2019

What an athlete,bowler and overall nutter @DaleSteyn62 ! From your first test match I knew you were something special and your numbers back that up perfectly. Your bouncer wasn't slow either congrats
— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) August 5, 2019

The best of his Era!!! #Gun https://t.co/r9Dq2fT8E6
— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) August 5, 2019

What a player, bowler, legend, man, best in the business!! @DaleSteyn62 congrats on a special career!
— Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen) August 5, 2019

Congrats @DaleSteyn62 on a wonderful Test career. Always knew you were in a battle batting against him and one you would do very well not to lose!
— Matt Prior (@MattPrior13) August 5, 2019

One of the very best.... https://t.co/kAq7OjRFqF
— Jason Gillespie (@dizzy259) August 5, 2019

Salute @DaleSteyn62
One of the greats indeed.#SteynGun #SteynRemover #DaleSteyn
— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) August 5, 2019

Had the privilege of sharing in a few of those 93 caps. Absolute Rolls Royce of your generation. Congrats on a fantastic Test career @DaleSteyn62 Feet up now, save those legs for the @CT_Blitz
— Ashwell Prince (@ashyp_5) August 5, 2019

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