Dale Steyn is a South African professional cricketer who plays for the South African Cricket Team has been trolled by fans on Twitter following the postponement of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021. The news comes between the backdrop of the South African pacer’s controversial comments about the Indian Premier League (IPL), which upset many Indian fans.
Dale Steyn was playing for the Quetta Gladiators in the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League. In an interview with Sports Journalist Saleem Khaliq, he had stated that there is a major emphasis on money in the IPL, and cricket takes a back seat.
The 37-year-old also went on to say that playing in leagues like PSL and the Lanka Premier League (LPL) was ‘more rewarding’ than representing an IPL team.
Dale Steyn was at his blazing best during his IPL time with the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Deccan Chargers. Thus, fans found it hard to digest his views on the cash-rich league.
Following the uproar, Steyn apologized, stating that his comments were ‘taken out of context’.
When you go to IPL,there are such big squads,so many big names and so much emphasis on maybe the amount of money players earn and everything like that,so sometimes,cricket gets forgotten.When you come to like a PSL or LPL there is an importance on the cricket.Dale Steyn pic.twitter.com/xadKxcKnyv
— Saleem Khaliq (@saleemkhaliq) March 2, 2021
IPL has been nothing short of amazing in my career, as well as other players too.
My words were never intended to be degrading, insulting, or comparing of any leagues.
Social media and words out of context can often do that.My apologies if this has upset anyone.
Much love— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) March 3, 2021
