CARIBBEAN PREMIER LEAGUE 2016

Steyn replaces injured Malinga in Jamaica Tallawahs squad

by Cricbuzz Staff • Published on

Steyn, a veteran of 166 Twenty20 games, has taken 178 wickets at an economy of 6.68 runs per over. © Cricbuzz

Jamaica Tallawahs have signed South African speedster Dale Steyn for the 2016 season the Caribbean Premier League, Mohammad Khan, the general manager of the franchise, announced on Friday (April 29). The 32-year-old former top-ranked Test bowler comes in as a replacement for injured Sri Lankan pacer, Lasith Malinga. Steyn becomes the sixth South African to give his assent to play the CPL, behind AB de Villiers, Faf du Plessis, Hashim Amla, David Miller and Morne Morkel.

Steyn, a veteran of 166 Twenty20 games, has taken 178 wickets at an economy of 6.68 runs per over. However, the experienced seamer has been blighted by injuries in recent times and didn't enjoy the best of times during the World T20. Subsequently, he has not found enough playing time with the Gujarat Lions in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League.

"It is a great privilege to feature in the CPL for the first time and I am proud and delighted to sign up for the Jamaica Tallawahs for the forthcoming CPL season," Steyn said. "The CPL is one of the strongest T20 leagues in the world game and it's a tournament that's on the rise. There are some outstanding world-class players signed up across all six teams

"I have seen CPL grow over the last few years and it is always a great experience playing in the Caribbean. The crowds and the atmosphere are always special and the fans really get behind their team. Now that there will also be six games in Central Broward Stadium in Florida, I can't wait to join up with the team in June and stepping out in Tallawahs colours in a full Sabina Park."

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