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I have A Bigger Goal Than Breaking Shaun Pollock’s Test Record, says Dale Steyn

Written by Vishwas Gupta

Dale Steyn, senior South African pacer, finds himself on the verge of breaking Shaun Pollock’s Test record of 421 wickets, ahead of the first match against Pakistan, starting on December 26. Steyn currently shares the record of South Africa’s highest wicket-taker in Tests with Pollock. But Steyn believes that he has more than one-wicket left in him and at the end of the day he has a bigger goal to achieve.

“I have a lot more wickets in me than just one more,” he said. “I haven’t saved myself just to take one more wicket than Polly (Pollock), there is a bigger goal at the end of the day.”

He admitted that the past two years, during which he has had several setbacks had been frustrating.

“I do think it will be a beautiful thing to happen, if it happens. It has taken a long time and these records are great things to achieve.

“I will be highly honoured but I will get back to my mark and try to take the next one” he added.

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