Afghanistan's 'cult hero' has brilliant sledge for Dale Steyn

Wicket keeper Mohammad Shahzad is building quite a reputation at the World Twenty20, with his antics continuing after Afghanistan's loss to South Africa.

Shahzad blasted the Proteas' bowlers for 44 off just 19 deliveries on Monday, but he saved his biggest shot for the post-game press conference.

Taking aim at world class paceman Dale Steyn, Shahzad had this to say:

"I love playing Dale Steyn because he is not a dangerous bowler...I am not happy that Dale Steyn is not playing."

The opening batsman, whose brilliant knock gave Afghanistan hope of a shock victory over South Africa, believes his side would have come even closer to their first win of the Super 10s had Steyn not been dropped for tactical reasons.

His answer was greeted with incredulity in the press room, where one journalist was so taken aback by his answer, he asked him to repeat the punchline.

"I said Dale Steyn is not playing and I am not happy," Shahzad responded.