The playing future of South African fast bowler Dale Steyn appeared in grave doubt Friday, with the cricketer expected to need surgery on his troublesome right shoulder as he faces the prospect of being sidelined for at least six months.
Steyn, who first hurt his shoulder late last year, aggravated the problem before lunch on the second day of the first Test against Australia in Perth as his series came to a premature end.
The 33-year-old right-armer had just bowled the fourth ball in his 13th over when he clutched at the shoulder and left the field.
Steyn, who first hurt his shoulder late last year, aggravated the problem before lunch on the second day of the first Test against Australia in Perth as his series came to a premature end.
The 33-year-old right-armer had just bowled the fourth ball in his 13th over when he clutched at the shoulder and left the field.
