I would love to go to the World Cup: Dale Steyn

The speedster last featured in a one-day international game back in October 2016, when hosts South Africa defeated Australia 5-0. "It's so bloody long ago I can't even remember it," said Steyn of the last ODI he played. "What I do remember is that we won 5-0. And it's a team game. And that's all that matters." South Africa are gearing up for the limited overs series against Zimbabwe, starting on Sunday, 30 September, with Steyn a part of the 14-man squad. Injuries have kept him out of action and, in his absence, pacers such as Kagiso Rabada and Lungisani Ngidi have cemented their place in the side. Despite coach Ottis Gibson calling him one of the two best pacers in the country, it will be a challenge for the 35-year-old to make a comeback and play every game. "It's good to have challenges," said Steyn on Thursday. "I think Lungi and KG would also appreciate the fact that I'm coming back into the side because they would also know that their positions are under threat. We all are. You can only take a handful of these fast bowlers to the World Cup and we're all fighting for a spot. "Everyone wants to go to the World Cup and I would love to go to the World Cup, but individually I would love nothing more than to see the Proteas win a World Cup," he added. "And if that means that I don't go, then so be it.