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Steyn has Pakistan in his sights as he guns for long-awaited record

Fast-bowler will seek to become South Africa's greatest wicket-taker in Tests during the upcoming series

Steyn has Pakistan in his sights as he guns for long-awaited record PHOTO: AFP
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