Steyn fires warning to England
Dale Steyn, South Africa’s top-ranked fast bowler, has warned England’s batsmen he is returning to peak pace ahead of Friday’s tour opening Twenty20 international at the Wanderers. Steyn has been short of top form in recent series for South Africa but, in an ominous sign for the tourists, has hit speeds in excess of 150 km/h at training over the past week.
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