Dale Steyn clears up IPL comments: I didn’t intend to be degrading, insulting
Proteas legend Dale Steyn has moved to clarify comments he made regarding the Indian Premier League (IPL) and how the tournament compares to other T20 leagues are the world.
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Steyn, 37, took to social media to clear the air after controversy erupted after comments he made in an interview went viral.
Dale Steyn had mentioned that in IPL, with so many big names in every squad, the attention shifts away from cricket and there is more emphasis on the amount of money that is given to an individual.
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“I have found that playing in other leagues was slightly more rewarding as a player,” Steyn had told YouTube channel Cricket Pakistan.
“When you go to IPL, there’s such big squads and there’s so many big names and there’s so much emphasis on the amount of money that the players earn that sometimes, somewhere along the line the cricket gets forgotten,” he added.
Steyn took to Twitter to clarify his stance.
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“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,” Steyn tweeted.
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Steyn had opted out of the IPL 2021 player auction after he was a part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad in last year’s IPL.
He is currently playing in the Pakistan Super League, representing Quetta Gladiators in the T20 tournament.
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Dale Steyn is South Africa’s highest Test wicket-taker, finishing his international career with 439 scalps at an average of 22.95.
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