India vs South Africa: Big blow to Proteas as 'injured' Dale Steyn could miss rest of test series

In a major blow to South Africa, team's one of the efficient bowler Dale Steyn has been injured in the first Test being played in Johannesburg's Newlands. Now he will not play in this match. It is also said that he will not be able to play the next 4-6 weeks.

The 34-years-old pacer made a comeback in the first Test against India after a 13-month break, but unfortunately he got injured again.He grabbed 2 important wickets in the match against India. When Steyn was bowling his 18th over, he sustained serious tissue damage to his left heel.

Vernon Philander completed his over after which injured Steyn was rushed to the hospital for further treatment. Significantly, Steyn's career has been greatly affected due to injuries. Due to a right shoulder injury, he has been out of many matches.

Significantly, South Africa has strengthened its hold on India in the first Test match. By the end of the second day on Saturday, the hosts took the lead of 142 runs. By the end of the day's play, South Africa had scored 65 runs in 20 overs for two wickets in their second innings. Hashim Amla (4) and Kagiso Rabada (2) are playing for the stumps. Earlier, the bowlers of the hosts had given their team a 77-run lead by staging a strong batting line-up on 209 at the best of their best performance.