26 Jul 2008

Steyn ruled out of third test

9:37 am on 26 July 2008

South African fast bowler Dale Steyn will miss the third cricket Test against England after suffering a fractured thumb.

South African team manager Mohammed Moosajee has confirmed Steyn will miss the Edgbaston Test, which starts mid next week, after having the plaster cast fitted at a hospital in Worcester, where his side are currently playing a tour match against Bangladesh A.