Dale Steyn, one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time, turned 39 birthday today i.e., June 27.
The Phalaborwa-born cricketer, who has given multiple batsmen nightmares with his daunting run-up, swinging deliveries, and yorkers, has represented South Africa in 93 Test matches and 125 One Day Internationals (ODI). The fast bowler has grabbed 439 Test wickets and 196 ODI wickets respectively to his name.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowling coach has made his mark on the commercial field, just as he has on the cricket field. Let’s take a look at the off-field activities of the South African great:
Endorsements:
The former international fast bowler has joined Parimatch as an endorser. The agreement was signed in March 2021 with the goal of increasing the value of Parimatch’s brand in the United Kingdom and South Africa.
Along with Parimatch, Steyn also has been onboarded by one of the world’s major sports footwear and apparel manufacturers, New Balance.
Net worth:
Dale Steyn’s net worth is expected to be around $12 million (INR 88 crore) in 2022, with an annual salary of more than $1 million (INR 8 crore.)
Steyn owns some of the most expensive automobiles in the world, such as Mercedes-Benz and Audi Q8.
Charity:
Steyn along with AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis donated their former T20 World Cup jerseys to the All in Africa movement in 2020 to help make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate.
Furthermore, Dale Steyn and other SRH teammates participated in a charity cricket match called ‘Sunrisers- Juvenile Cancer Patients‘ in 2014 at Apollo Cancer Hospital in Jubilee Hills for the benefit of children battling cancer.