JUST IN: Dale Steyn ruled out of Proteas World Cup opener | IOL

The Proteas will be without fast bowler Dale Steyn in Thursday’s Cricket World Cup opener against England at The Oval.

Steyn has been battling with a shoulder problem that saw him return home early from the Indian Premier League last month. The 35-year-old paceman has also sat out of the Proteas’ two World Cup warm-up matches against Sri Lanka and the West Indies, and was in a race against time to be ready for the England clash.

But coach Ottis Gibson confirmed at a press conference on Tuesday at the match venue that Steyn won’t be ready to play just yet. The right-arm speedster may miss the second World Cup clash, against Afghanistan on Sunday at The Oval, due to the short turnaround time from the England match. WATCH: Proteas coach Ottis Gibson confirms that @DaleSteyn62 will not be considered for Thursday's #CWC19 opener against England from London. @IOLsport #TheOval pic.twitter.com/vpBOrDLnbu— ICC May 28, 2019 IOL Sport

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