Quick Info
| Profession | International Cricketer |
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| Nationality | South African |
| Date of Birth | 27/06/1983 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Phalaborwa, Transvaal Province, South Africa |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Dale Steyn
07/07/2025
Dale Steyn announced that he was leaving Sunrisers Eastern Cape after three successful seasons as the franchise’s bowling coach in the SA20 league. He thanked the management and staff publicly and framed the move as the end of a productive three-year stint.
29/06/2025
Steyn used his official X account to comment on cricketing decisions around player workload and selection, drawing wider attention among fans and media. The post was discussed alongside his broader views on how teams manage fast bowlers in high-pressure matches.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Dale Willem Steyn |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 Feet 10½ Inches |
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| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Tattoos | A big tattoo on his left bicep |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Merensky High School, Tzaneen, South Africa |
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| Educational Qualification | High School |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Likes & Dislikes | Likes skateboarding & bass fishing, bowling fast deliveries |
| Hobbies | Hunting, Fishing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Jeanne Kietzmann (actress) |
| Wife/Spouse | Jeanne Kietzmann |
Family
| Spouse | Jeanne Kietzmann |
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Career
| International Debut |
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| International Retirement | On 31 August 2021, Dale Steyn retired from all forms of cricket | ||||||
| Jersey Number | #8 | ||||||
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| IPL Team | Sunrisers Hyderabad | ||||||
| Nature on field | Aggressive | ||||||
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| Controversies | Involved in verbal spats with some opposition players, especially with Michael Clarke |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Does not engage in smoking or alcohol consumption. | |
| 2. Featured in the 2014 Hollywood film 'Blended' in a minor role. | |
| 3. Attained the top spot in the ICC test rankings from 2008 to 2014. | |
| 4. Commenced playing Cricket at the age of 11. | |
| 5. Achieved bowling speeds of 156.2 km/h in an IPL game and 155.7 km/h in an ODI against New Zealand. |
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