South Africa pacer Dale Steyn believes that South Africa’s bowling is a concern ahead of the World Cup next year. The lack of experience in the bowling department makes Steyn worry as he himself hasn’t been able to play in white-ball cricket since October 2016 due to a series of injuries.

Steyn has, however, made his return in Test cricket and could very well be on his way to the ODI team. He also compared the batting and bowling unit of the team, respectively, stating that while the batsmen are very experienced, the bowlers don’t boast a similar CV.

"Our biggest problem in white ball cricket now is our bowling," Steyn told Reuters.

"I don't think it's a massive issue but I think in terms of experience it's our biggest problem.

"If you look at our top six batters, those guys have all played 800-plus games. But if you look at our bowling, our bottom four, they have probably played 150 games.

"That's a massive difference. There's a heavyweight that weighs up there."’

While cricketers always keep learning, they have to be sure of what they are doing at an event like the World Cup – which is what the man with over 400 Test wickets believes.

"They are all learning as they play but unfortunately you can't go to a World Cup still learning. You need to know what you are doing," Steyn said.

"Even at 35 I am still learning but I know what I am doing. These guys need that. I am hoping that's what I can offer in the white ball scene and obviously play and win games for the country."

In his absence, Kagiso Rabada has shot himself as the prime bowler of the Proteas. Steyn, meanwhile, went as far as claiming that the youngster is a much better bowler than he is currently while also stating his experience can rub off on the young Rabada and help him become an even better bowler.