I feel really bad for Dale Steyn, says Virat Kohli on South African pacer's ouster

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Indian skipper Virat Kohli said that he feels bad for the South African pacer Dale Steyn, who has been ruled out after failing to recover from a shoulder injury. 

Ahead of India's first World Cup match against South Africa, Virat Kohli addressed a press conference and talked about India's plans ahead. 

On Steyn ouster, Kohli said, "I feel really bad for Dale. He looked really happy. He was bowling really well and then suddenly we found out that he was not going to be able to continue."

"I feel bad for him because he has been a friend for a very long time. He is a motivated guy. He has been very happy to come back and play for South Africa," he added.  

"He has been doing very well. He still has the hunger and passion, but those niggles and injuries are just not going his way," Kohli said.  

"I can understand his frustration about those injuries. I wish him a speedy recovery," said the skipper. 

The legendary pacer has been replaced by left-arm paceman Beuran Hendricks in South Africa's squad for the rest of the tournament. 

Hendricks made his ODI debut in January this year against Pakistan.