Steyn-shares-wonderful-PSL-experience
South African speedster Dale Steyn has shared wonderful details of his experience in Pakistan, where he played for former 2-time champions Islamabad United in the inconclusive 5th edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Steyn, in a live chat session with former England International Kevin Pietersen on Thursday, said that he thoroughly enjoyed playing in Pakistan despite spending most of his time in the hotel room.
“I got home from Pakistan almost two weeks ago. It was really good and I actually enjoyed it [PSL] apart from the fact that we were under hotel arrest. We couldn’t really go out,” Steyn said. “They [PCB] want to make sure that nothing happens and you don’t want to be the person that goes out and something happens and then all cricket stops in Pakistan. I didn’t really go anywhere. Just from my room to the spa and swimming pool. It was fine and it wasn’t an issue, so I am basically doing 6 weeks of quarantine right now,” the 36-year-old said
The cold weather in Pakistan reportedly took the pacer by surprise as he hadn’t made the proper arrangements for it.
“One thing I didn’t do before going to Pakistan was that I didn’t check the weather, and I have never been that cold. It was freezing there,” he said. “I had to wear the Islamabad United hoodie for 90 percent of the time there as I only took one jersey and one pair of long track pants along with me.” he added
The fast bowling veteran decided to fly back home early after the PCB gave the players total freedom to withdraw from the then ongoing PSL due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). The tournament was eventually called off just before the semi-finals stage after England batsman Alex Hales experienced symptoms of the coronavirus upon his return home.
“On Friday night, the overseas guys had a chat and they were thinking of talking to the PSL management. Then I was in a lobby when I got a message that they were having a meeting. It was decided right there that we were going home,” he said.
“Our managers asked us to start packing as we were about to leave in an hour from that meeting. So we were taken to airport the same night and flown out of the country. We had a game next day [in Pakistan] and I think I reached Johannesburg even before the start of that game.” Steyn further added