Dale Steyn slams PSL commentator for making personal attack.

KARACHI -- South African fast bowler Dale Steyn expressed his displeasure over some comments passed by commentary panel on his appearance during a match between Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Friday.

'Which commentator said I have a mid-life crisis?' Steyn questioned in his first of three tweets on Saturday evening.

While the fast bowler didn't mention any specific commentator, it was obvious from his post that the bowler was referring to New Zealand's Simon Doull.

Simon was heard saying 'mid-life crisis with that hair" when TV screens showed Dale Steyn sitting in the dressing room during Quetta's batting.

'If your job is to talk about the game, then do that. But if you use that airtime to abuse anyone for their weight, sexual choices, ethnic backgrounds, lifestyle, etc, or even hairstyles, then I am afraid I have no time for you as a human. You and anyone else like that to be fair,' the South African cricketer...

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