Dale Steyn Ruled Out of World Cup, Twitter Reacts to ‘Sad News’

Beuran Hendricks will replace the injured Dale Steyn in South Africa’s squad.

South Africa's Dale Steyn was on Tuesday, 4 June, ruled out of ICC World Cup 2019 owing to a second shoulder injury that hasn't responded to treatment.

Beuran Hendricks, the left arm pacer has been named as a replacement after approval from the Event Technical committee for the injured Steyn for the remainder of the tournament.

Steyn was also ruled out of the India Premier League this year due to shoulder inflammation after being part of just two matches. His shoulder problem dates back to a surgery he had in 2016, which still manages to cost him full recovery.

This huge blow to the South African team got fans and followers reacting to the news all over social media.

The loss of Steyn is a big blow for South Africa already struggling with the absence of Ngidi. It means they must either play another spinner in Shamsi or risk weakening the bowling by playing another all-rounder in Pretorius.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 4, 2019

Make it count @Beuran_H13 Fear this is sadly the end for Dale Steyn after countless battles to keep the key bowling parts working. pic.twitter.com/3mKsBluMhV

— Trevor Cramer (@CramerTF) June 4, 2019

Dale Steyn being ruled out of the World Cup is a huge blow - not only for South Africa - but for the tournament. Steyn is the greatest fast bowler of his generation and one of the most watchable cricketers to play the game. Let's hope we see him on the biggest stage again. #CWC19

— Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) June 4, 2019

Some sad news popping out about Dale Steyn that he will ruling out of #CWC19 due to shoulder injury.

Get well soon champ.
Prayers with you.

Lot's of entertainment will be missing. pic.twitter.com/3qQgmN8SwW

— Santh Kumar (@santhgogikar) June 4, 2019

Fans are also critical of steyn playing the IPL at the cost of his shoulder

Proteas are now 'steynless'#CWC19 #dalesteyn

— Chowkidar Lannister (@ameymairal) June 4, 2019

IPL has possibly cost SA thier one greatest Match winner. This was always on the cards with Dale Steyn. He has had injury problems over the past few years, and going into the IPL just before the mega event wasn't a wise decision

— ibbi (@misbahfied22) June 4, 2019

News: Dale Steyn ruled out of world cup.
Hafeez:#CWC19 #pakvssa pic.twitter.com/wxZY8ehp7d

— Zohaib Hidayat (@ZohaibHidayat) June 4, 2019

Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the World Cup.

Hafeez will now be the tournament's leading run scorer. pic.twitter.com/wDhiB6nt2S

— Eid Dennisbarak (@DennisCricket_) June 4, 2019

Dale steyn Ruled Out of @cricketworldcup
Hafeez be like: pic.twitter.com/w45lG78ih8

— Sheikushaitan (@hassan_sayss__) June 4, 2019

Beuran Hendricks to replace Dale Steyn, this is after Steyn failed to recover from his shoulder injury. #ProteaFire #CWC19 I'm so happy for Beuran! 👏👏🔥 pic.twitter.com/PedSGEYzb6

— Lutho (@LuthoNgqaqu) June 4, 2019