Dale Steyn
Dale Steyn is still recovering from a heel injury. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Fast bowler Dale Steyn was being considered as a potential replacement to join the Proteas’ camp after South African star bowler Kagiso Rabada was handed a two-Test suspension for breaching International Cricket Council’s Code of Conduct.

Kagiso Rabada, Dale Steyn
Kagiso Rabada has been suspended for two Tests. Image Courtesy: Getty Images(Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

However, the South African camp suffered another jolt as Steyn has been ruled out of the third Test due to a heel injury. Steyn’s expected return has now been postponed to end of March.

Dale Steyn
Dale Steyn is still recovering from a heel injury. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Steyn suffered a heel injury during India’s tour of South Africa and was ruled out of the India series after just the first Test.

Dale Steyn
Dale Steyn picked shoulder during Perth Test in Australia in 2016. Photo Credit: Getty Images.

Steyn was out of action for over a year made a comeback to the South African set up in the first Test. Another injury raised a question over his longevity in the Test format.

Steyn made a return to red ball cricket when he played for the South African Invitation XI against Zimbabwe.

However, it has now been confirmed that Steyn would only be considered for the fourth Test at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on March 30.

Dale Steyn, FAF Du Plessis
Faf du Plessis dejected after Dale Steyn was ruled out due to injury Photo Credit: Getty Images.

South African skipper, Faf Du Plessis said:

“Our plan for him was to play a game. But I would be praying extra hard that he would be ready for that third Test to make sure we can have him available if he [is fit]. On the spot now, I would assume probably on the fourth Test.”

The legendary South African bowler has 417 wickets in 85 Tests to his name.

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