“Rohit, watch your pads!” : Steyn issues warning to the Indian captain Shaheen Shah Afridi.

In a video posted by the ICC, Dale Steyn issued a warning to Rohit Sharma regarding a potential threat he might face during the upcoming World Cup campaign. Steyn identified five fast bowlers to watch out for in the tournament, offering his insights into the impending competition. The 2023 ODI World Cup is set to commence on October 5, with England and New Zealand, the 2019 finalists, initiating proceedings in Ahmedabad.

India will embark on their World Cup journey three days later, facing the five-time champions, Australia, in Chennai. Prior to their first official match, the Men in Blue are scheduled to engage in a warm-up game against the Netherlands, as their initial warm-up match against defending champions England was washed out due to persistent rain in Guwahati.

In the video released by the ICC on their Instagram page, Dale Steyn revealed the names of five fast bowlers whom he believes could make a significant impact in the 2023 World Cup. Among these pacers was Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi. Interestingly, Steyn directed a playful remark towards the Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, stating, “Rohit Sharma, watch your pads!