South African legend returns in Tests against Sri Lanka

Steyn, who is returning from an injury and last played a Test in January, is expected to be a part of South Africa's potent pace attack in the first of two Tests starting in Galle on Thursday/ Photo Courtesy: AFP

Du Plessis said he was also banking on Kagiso Rabada to swing it South Africa's way and eventually to step into Steyn's shoes as their foremost attack paceman/ Photo Courtesy: AFP

“Steyn gets one wicket and he is up there with the most dangerous bowlers in the world because he is so skilful. I am hoping to see Dale bowl really quick again,” du Plessis said/ Photo Courtesy: AFP

The 35-year-old speedster needs three wickets to add to his 419 scalps and surpass retired quick Shaun Pollock (421) to become South Africa's leading wicket-taker in the five-day format/ Photo Courtesy: AFP

Ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka, South African skipper Faf du Plessis backed the pace department including Steyn/ Photo Courtesy: AFP

Protea veteran spearhead, Dale Steyn in back in the Test squad for the series against Sri Lanka/Photo Courtesy: Twitter