South African fast bowlers impress in Bangladesh

0 Comments | AFP, February, 2008

DHAKA (AFP) — The new generation of South African quicks look all set to establish themselves among the world's best after their impressive show in unhelpful conditions here.

The fastest bowler of the side Dale Steyn and comeback man Morne Morkel have a tough job of slipping into the shoes of their illustrious countrymen Allan Donald and Shaun Pollock.

But both Steyn, 24, and Morkel, 23, are unlikely to disappoint in the days to come despite the standards set by Donald, nicknamed 'white lightening' for his sheer pace, and the ever reliable Pollock.

Steyn ripped through the Bangladesh top-order in the second innings in the first Test that South Africa won here by five wickets on Monday while Morkel took the honours in the first with figures of 5-50.

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