NatWest T20 Blast: South Africa's Dale Steyn signs for Glamorgan
Friday 20 May 2016 14:20, UK
Glamorgan have signed South Africa pace king Dale Steyn for a seven-match stint in the NatWest T20 Blast.
The 32-year-old will join once he has completed his Indian Premier League commitments with Gujarat Lions and could be available to feature in home games against Essex Eagles, Hampshire, Kent Spitfires and Surrey.
If the Lions make the final of the IPL on Sunday May 29 then Steyn will miss the Surrey fixture and could be doubtful to line up against Essex on Wednesday June 1.
Glamorgan chief executive Hugh Morris said: "We've had to remain patient in our search for overseas talent this season, but we're delighted to have got this deal over the line.
"Dale's standing in the international game is testament to the talent and consistency that he continues to display in all formats and we look forward to welcoming him to our club.
"The opportunity to sign a player of this calibre was one that we had to take and we can't wait for him to wear a Glamorgan shirt."
Steyn's international record includes 406 wickets in 82 Test appearances, 111 One-Day Internationals and 42 T20 Internationals.
Steyn will link up with compatriots Jacques Rudolph and Colin Ingram in Cardiff and is looking forward to the challenge.
"The timing of this opportunity is ideal and there is no better way to prepare than playing in the IPL," he said.
"I know that Jacques and the rest of the team have set an initial target of qualifying for the quarter-finals and I will do all that I can to give the team the best possible start.
"It's also a valuable opportunity to get some overs under the belt in the lead up to the SA Test series in a controlled T20 environment."
Australia's Shaun Tait will spearhead the Glamorgan attack for the second half of the T20 Blast campaign.
