Steyn hints at quitting limited overs cricket post 2019 World Cup

TIL Desk Sports/ South Africa pacer Dale Steyn is likely to retire from limited overs cricket after the 2019 World Cup and believes his experience will help him earn a place in the national squad for the mega event in England and Wales.

“I will be trying to get to that World Cup (in England). But after the World Cup, I don’t see myself playing white ball cricket for South Africa. By the time the next World Cup comes, I will be 40,” Steyn told media persons at a promotional event here on Thursday.

“If you look at the (South Africa) batting line-up, our top six have played 1,000 games, but lower half, from eight to eleven who are currently playing, not even 150 games. You need to draw on experience. “I hope that will be my trump card when the selection comes to the World Cup.

I may not necessarily play all the time. But I think my experience will help with me just being there,” the 35-year-old Steyn expressed. Steyn however said he would love to continue playing Tests.