Rohit Sharma, one of the greatest modern-day batters, has named Dale Steyn as the toughest bowler he has ever faced. Despite being dismissed by Steyn only once in international cricket, Sharma said that the South African pacer’s exceptional pace, accuracy, and swing made him a difficult opponent to face. He added that he had to watch videos of Steyn’s bowling technique multiple times in order to prepare for facing him.
Sharma, who has scored over 18,000 international runs, acknowledged that he had trouble facing Steyn’s bowling, particularly during India’s tour of South Africa in 2013. He praised Steyn’s ability to swing the ball at high pace, making him a formidable bowler.
Steyn, who retired from international cricket in 2019, has also spoken highly of Sharma’s batting abilities, describing him as a phenomenal batter who leads the Indian team from the front.
Sharma’s admission of his struggles against Steyn highlights the respect he has for the South African bowler. It also serves as a reminder that even the greatest batters can be challenged by the best bowlers in the world.
