London: South African pace bowler Dale Steyn has signed for Hampshire as he bids
to return to fitness following a heel injury that forced him to miss
the recent Test series against Australia.
The 34-year-old will
join the county in June and train ahead of South Africas tour of Sri
Lanka, which starts in July. The plan is that he will return as the
countys overseas player for the final weeks of the season.
During the training stint in June, Steyn will fill in for compatriot
Hashim Amla, who will be with Hampshire for the first three months of
the season, for a one-day match and a four-day first-class game.
Steyn has 419 Test wickets, just two behind Shaun Pollocks South African record.
"Dale is one of the best bowlers in the world and is extremely
motivated to get going after a frustrating period on the sidelines,"
said Hampshire director of cricket Giles White.
"It seems a
great fit for both parties -- we hope that we can help him get back to
his best and we look forward to welcoming him to Hampshire.
