Twitter Reactions: World Reacts to Dale Steyn's milestone

Boxing Day Tests are always special and it became even more special for Dale Steyn when he became the highest wicket-taker for South Africa, going past Shaun Pollock when he sent back Pakistan's Opener Fakhar Zaman to claim his 422nd Test wicket in the seventh over of the first day of the 1st Test being played in Centurion, South Africa.

The 35-year old Steyn is breathing down Richard Hadlee's (431 wickets) neck to be in the top 10 wicket-takers list. Steyn overtook Pollock in just his 89th match which is much quicker than his country-man who played 108 matches to finish his career with 422 wickets.

However, the Steyn Gun as he is fondly called isn't resting on this milestone as it can be observed from his words before the start of the play:

"I haven’t saved myself just to take one more wicket than Polly (Pollock). There is a bigger goal at the end of the day. I will be highly honoured, but I will get back to my mark and try to take the next one".

Here are some of the tweets congratulating the man of the moment:

Morne Morkel, Steyn's partner in crime for long and a close friend was ready for the party before the play started and it didn't take long for Steyn to give him the chance to celebrate.

Got a good feeling I’m popping these in the first hour.. so excited for @DaleSteyn62!! #422 pic.twitter.com/ENO5HWoKCC

— Morne Morkel (@mornemorkel65) December 26, 2018

Shaun Pollock, the man he overtook posted a heartfelt congratulatory note, wishing Steyn to take many more wickets.

Well done @DaleSteyn62 👑 pic.twitter.com/YzZM7O7ghg

— Shaun Pollock (@7polly7) December 26, 2018

One South African Legend to another.

Dale Steyn, we salute you! What a man, what a player. Fitting that “Simply the best” is playing at Supersport Park, where everything started! Congrats legend @DaleSteyn62

— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) December 26, 2018

Aakash Chopra, termed Steyn as the BEST IN HIS GENERATION.

Dale Steyn....one of the finest fast bowlers of all time. Undoubtedly the best in his generation. Across the globe. #Respect #Legend

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) December 26, 2018

Rashid Khan, the Afghan star also showed his respect for the man of the moment.

Legend 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) December 27, 2018

Steyn's class can be seen from his strike rate as well which is the best ever among the bowlers picking up 200 wickets or more

Best ever strike-rates for bowlers with 200 or more Test wickets:Dale Steyn 42.00Waqar Younis 43.40#Cricket

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) December 26, 2018

Allan Donald, the white lightning as he is remembered feels Steyn can even reach that 500 mark with the way he has been bowling since his return

Didn’t waste much time getting to 422 test poles this morning. @7polly7 will be proud there’s no doubt. I asked @DaleSteyn62 if he would love 500 test wickets and he said..Not sure if my body would allow it? Well you look fit, strong and motivated pal so let’s do this👊 pic.twitter.com/3PQnesb8Ov

— Allan Donald (@AllanDonald33) December 26, 2018

Here are some other tweets hailing the legend #SteynRemover

Well deserved for a true champion. Lengend of a cricketer and a legend of a bloke. https://t.co/qUC99pgvAL

— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) December 26, 2018

To take over @7polly7 to become South Africa’s highest wicket taker in 19 tests lesser is some feat. Congratulations to @dalesteyn62! 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/Gfg7W3Laeu

— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) December 26, 2018

@DaleSteyn62 U r a legend in true sense. Congrats for ur achievement👏👏, NEXT up 500 wickets💪💪. #SteynGun....with loads of love pic.twitter.com/AMhBDHHNCB

— Rohan Bansal (@RohanBa19339617) December 27, 2018