U19 Star Henil Patel Names Dale Steyn His All-Time Favorite Pacer, Not Jasprit Bumrah

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News18•16-01-2026, 11:01
U19 Star Henil Patel Names Dale Steyn His All-Time Favorite Pacer, Not Jasprit Bumrah
- •Gujarat medium-pacer Henil Patel, U19 World Cup star, revealed South Africa's Dale Steyn as his all-time favorite bowler, admiring his aggression.
- •Henil played a match-winning role in India's U19 World Cup opener against the USA, taking 5/16 to secure a six-wicket victory in Bulawayo.
- •His 5/16 figures are the third-best by an Indian in Men's U19 World Cup history, highlighting his potential for the tournament.
- •Patel attributes his success to an aggressive mindset, aiming to dismiss batters quickly by attacking the stumps.
- •India will next face Bangladesh in the U19 World Cup in Bulawayo, with the team focusing on improving their batting performance.
Why It Matters: U19 star Henil Patel admires Dale Steyn's aggression, delivering a match-winning performance for India.
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