Is it too early to declare Dale Steyn as an all-time great?

[smash84]

An ATG bowler for me.

In this era he also stands out because of a dearth of other good fast bowlers but right up there in the tier with the best of the best.

 

[Quaggas]

I think if he stepped out in front of that hypothetical bus tomorrow he'd be certainly remembered as a great bowler based on what he's done so far. Superhuman strike rate.

Trouble is we don't know how the rest of his career will shape up yet. Could be another Waqar who went from deific to merely very good after his injury woes. Steyn has a quite similar MO, so...

Disappointing lack of a nickname for Steyn too. Going to start calling him Arthur, tbh.

Yes, well someone one on here took to calling him "Rat Face" in the not too distant past.

 

[Howe_zat]

Steyn to star in Sandler film | Sport24

Unfortunately we don't have an official Dale Steyn news thread. Luckily I think this enhances his presence in history.

 

[91Jmay]

Yeah, he is because if he has 5 average years (takes 150 - 200 wickets @ around 30) his career numbers are still up there with most of the great quicks ever.

 

[smash84]

Steyn to star in Sandler film | Sport24

Unfortunately we don't have an official Dale Steyn news thread. Luckily I think this enhances his presence in history.

This is so cool. I wonder how long will Steyn appear in the movie? 30 seconds?

 

[keelah'bich]

There's no doubt that he is an ATG. A mire interesting discussion would be when he went from fantastic to ATG. For me it was the 7-fer at Nagpur . After seeing him rip apart our lineup on a pitch with nothing in it, I just thought to myself that this guy can do everything.
The only ATG so far from this generation of bowlers. I back Anderson to get there soon and Philander to if he keeps averaging 10

 

[akilana]

Anderson is a good bowler. Failed against the best sides and won't end up ATG.

 

[harsh.ag]

Yes, well someone one on here took to calling him "Rat Face" in the not too distant past.

I think 300 would be a good nickname for him. 'This is SPARTA!!' face and all (and the 5th fastest to get past 300 wickets context). Would make a good younger version of Leonidas too. Should definitely be a part of 300 part III

And he is not going to be another Waqar. He has a great outswinger. That never goes out of style.

 

[Coronis]

Anderson is a good bowler. Failed against the best sides and won't end up ATG.

Agreed. For the life of me, I can't figure out how someone who averages 30 is considered an ATG. Overrated.

 

[centurymaker]

Agreed. For the life of me, I can't figure out how someone who averages 30 is considered an ATG. Overrated.

Yeah not ATG overall but in the last 3.5 yrs he's been great --
Bowling records | Test matches | Cricinfo Statsguru | ESPN Cricinfo

Avg 25, 170+ wickets
Excellent Stats

 

[centurymaker]

Just realized that he's been poor against the best side of recent times-- SA.

 

[Red]

I think Anderson will be remembered as a very good bowler. Constantly threatening nowadays.

 

[smash84]

Anderson is in the good bowlers category and will probably finish his career as such.

Ranked alongside the likes of Brett Lee, Jason Epilepsy, McDermott etc. Well dizzy and McD were probably significantly better bowlers than Anderson

 

[ankitj]

Anderson is in the good bowlers category and will probably finish his career as such.

Ranked alongside the likes of Brett Lee, Jason Epilepsy, McDermott etc. Well dizzy and McD were probably significantly better bowlers than Anderson

Being a good bowler at international level despite suffering with epilepsy is truly inspiring!

 

[Arachnodouche]

Anderson is in the good bowlers category and will probably finish his career as such.

Ranked alongside the likes of Brett Lee, Jason Epilepsy, McDermott etc. Well dizzy and McD were probably significantly better bowlers than Anderson

Anderson as he was in the first Test vs Gillespie in his prime? I'd go for Anderson, he showed incredible skill and endurance in that game. Has seemingly suffered for it since though.

 

[smash84]

Gillespie in his prime was significantly quicker AND more menacing than Anderson. Probably got wickets faster and cheaper too (cbf looking it up). At their peaks I would probably take Gillespie at least 5 days of the week if not more.

 

[morgieb]

Anderson had too many years where he was super inconsistent for me to consider him as a great.

No doubt he's lethal at best, but I can't help but feels he's slightly over-rated.

 

[Red]

Jason Epilepsy has always been underrated as a bowler. Really really good bowler.

 

[honestbharani]

Being a good bowler at international level despite suffering with epilepsy is truly inspiring!

yeah.. Jonty was just a batsman.. this is miles better..

 

[Arachnodouche]

Vaughan's thought bubble in '05: He's Lost Control Again