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World Cup: South African pacer Dale Steyn ruled out of tournament due to shoulder injury

World Cup: South African pacer Dale Steyn ruled out of tournament due to shoulder injury

Dale Steyn

Ahead of their third match of the World Cup tournament, the South African team has suffered a major blow as theirfast bowler, DaleSteyn has been ruledout after failing to recover from a shoulder injury.

Steynwas injured during the eleventh edition ofIndian Premier League and has alreadymissed the first two games of the World Cup.

Now, the Faf du Plessis-led side is gearing up to face the two-time World Cup winner, Team India on June 5.

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On Monday,Steyn was bowling in the nets during the practice session but it was just not enough to make a comeback.

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He will be replaced by left-arm paceman Beuran Hendricks in South Africa's squad for the rest of the tournament.

Hendricksmade his ODI debut in January this year against Pakistan.