South Africa vs Pakistan. 1st Test: Dale Steyn says he has 'bigger goals' than just breaking Shaun Pollock's record

South Africa are set to host Pakistan in a three-Test series with the first Test commencing on Boxing Day at SuperSport Park, Centurion. 

Ahead of the opening Test, Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn is on the verge of breaking South African legend Shaun Pollock's Test record of 421 wickets. Steyn currently shares the record of South Africa's highest wicket-taker in Tests with Pollock.

However, Steyn has a better record in terms of number of Tests needed to get to the landmark. Steyn took 88 Tests to reach that mark, in comparison to Pollock's 108.

While there is a hullabaloo saying Steyn finally would surpass Pollack in the Boxing Day Test, the pacer has said his goals are bigger than that one wicket.

"I have a lot more wickets in me than just one more. 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," he said.

He also admitted that the past two years, during which he has had several setbacks had been frustrating.

"I do think it will be a beautiful thing to happen if it happens. It has taken a long time and these records are great things to achieve. I will be highly honoured but I will get back to my mark and try to take the next one," the 35-year-old South Africa added.

Steyn, who will be playing in his 89th Test, was expected to break the record earlier this year in two Tests in Sri Lanka but the fast bowler only managed to pick two wickets to tie with Pollack.

"It's just nice to have a red ball in my hand again. Sri Lanka was tough conditions for the fast bowlers, but by the looks of things - the way the nets have been playing out in the middle - there is some spice.

I am looking forward to getting out there and playing five competitive days of cricket," Steyn said.