T20 World Cup staffer in US doesn't recognise Dale Steyn, teaches him how to bowl. Viral video

The incident happened at the 'Cricket Bowling Experience' in New York where Dale Steyn was asked not to bend his hand before releasing the ball. (Image credit: @dalesteyn/Instagram)

Legendary South African pacer Dale Steyn was recently "taught" how to bowl without bending his arm by one of the US staff members during the T20 World Cup season. Steyn, whose cricketing career spans 18 glorious years, shared the video on Instagram. The staff had apparently not recognised him.

The video was shot at the 'Cricket Bowling Experience' in New York and in it, one of the USA staff members is shown explaining to Steyn how to bowl while another is seen showing him how to keep his arm straight before delivering the ball. The cricketer -- who has taken 439 Test wickets --listened patiently to the instructions he was given and appeared to play along. The clip has since gone viral on social media, much to the fans' amusement.

Steyn was also given a tip on how to bowl -- "the ball is supposed to bounce before it hits the wicket."

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The clip drew laughter and light-hearted reactions from social media users. "Best video on internet today. Teaching Gun how to fire," said a user on Instagram while another commented, "It’s like teaching Ronaldo how to kick."

The incident also gave rise to memes.

Dale Steyn be like - https://t.co/FiJvuKMrW3 pic.twitter.com/7wIPnH2DQ8

— Zeal Soni (@Zealsoni28) June 6, 2024

In 2014, Dale Steyn corrects Adam Sandler in South Africa, in Hollywood film Blended.

In 2024, Steyn in USA gets his bowling corrected by a staff member pic.twitter.com/tFu0LoR8er

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) June 7, 2024

The 41-year-old had announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in 2021. ""It's been 20 years since training, matches, travel, wins, losses, strapped feet, jetlag, joy, and brotherhood. There are too many memories to tell. Too many faces to thank. So I left it to the experts to sum up, my favourite band, the Counting Crows," he stated in a note shared on X.
"Today I officially retire from the game I love the most. Bitter sweet but grateful. Thank you everyone, from family to teammates, journalists to fans, it's been an incredible journey together."

Dale Steyn is the leading wicket-taker for South Africa in the Test format, as he went past Shaun Pollock in 2019.

The right-arm seamer also went on to play 125 ODIs and 47 T20Is for South Africa, managing to take 260 wickets across both formats.

In the Indian Premier League, Steyn represented Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), SunRisers Hyderabad, Deccan Chargers, and Gujarat Lions over the course of his career.