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Tabraiz Shamsi

Tabraiz Shamsi

Height: 1.70m DOB: February 18, 1990

Shamsi benefitted from South Africa's focus shift from pacers to spinners after attaining the No. 1 Test ranking, after slogging for multiple years in franchise and domestic cricket. A chinaman bowler, Tabraiz impressed with his googlies and other variations in becoming a leading spinner for the nation in couloured clothing. Never one to shy away from theatrics, he is quite charged up on the field though has still some way to go before becoming a constant on the team sheet. His IPL performances helped him into the national team but the 2019 WC will prove to be his real test as a match-winning bowler.

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Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav's 173-run partnership off

IND vs BAN, 3rd T20I: South Africa bowler urges more help for bowlers after Hyderabad carnage

Cricket | Oct 13, 2024, 02:45 PM IST

South Africa spinner Tabraiz Shamsi asked everyone if the slam-bang cricket, one that was on display on Saturday between India and Bangladesh is fun for people to watch. Team India smashed the highest T20I score among full-member nations amassing 297 on a very good pitch in Hyderabad.

Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi.

South Africa's star spinner opts out of central contract 'to look after family in best way possible'

Cricket | Oct 03, 2024, 02:27 PM IST

South Africa are currently taking on Ireland in a three-match ODI series in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Proteas won the first match of the series by a staggering 139 runs as Ryan Rickelton and Lizaad Williams put on a show.

Tabraiz Shamsi took a dig at Suryakumar Yadav's catch in

'It's a joke, no one is crying': Shamsi after facing backlash over poking fun at Surya's catch

Cricket | Aug 30, 2024, 01:11 PM IST

Tabraiz Shamsi poked fun at Suryakumar Yadav's brilliant catch in the T20 World Cup 2024 final to dismiss David Miller with a video from a local cricket game. Shamsi was slammed by Indian fans before he clarified saying that it was just a joke. India beat South Africa to win the T20 World Cup.

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South Africa make light work of Afghanistan on their way to first ever final in men's World Cup

Cricket | Jun 27, 2024, 08:13 AM IST

First time since their readmission to international cricket, South Africa's men's team has made it to the final of the ICC World Cup (ODI and T20 both). They had made it to the knockouts of the T20 World Cup for the first time since 2014 and just brushed aside Afghanistan in the semifinal.

Tabraiz Shamsi celebrates with Aiden Markram.

South Africa pip West Indies to qualify for ICC Men's T20 World Cup semifinal

Cricket | Jun 24, 2024, 10:58 AM IST

Tabraiz Shamsi broke the back of West Indies as he picked up the big wickets of Kyle Mayers, Sherfane Rutherford and Roston Chase. He bowled 11 dot balls during his spell and finished with figures of 3/27 at an economy rate of 6.75.

Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa, who was retained by

4 players who can replace Adam Zampa in Rajasthan Royals' squad for IPL 2024

Cricket | Mar 22, 2024, 06:30 AM IST

Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa became the latest cricketer to pull out from IPL 2024 citing personal reasons. Although it won't be a huge blow to the Rajasthan Royals, who have the best spin attack of all 10 teams, Zampa was a world-class backup for slow surfaces nonetheless.

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Pakistan Super League hit by pullouts of overseas players, Karachi Kings suffer dual blow

Cricket | Feb 13, 2024, 10:46 PM IST

The Pakistan Super League has been hit with pullouts from players due to a busy schedule in franchise tournaments. The tournament starts on February 17, the same day when ILT20 ends. The SA20 got over on February 10. There are several International fixtures already going on too.

Usman Khawaja has been at loggerheads with the ICC for the

I want to ask...: Shamsi questions ICC's 'double standards' over Usman Khawaja's shoes episode

Cricket | Dec 26, 2023, 07:00 AM IST

Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja has found himself at loggerheads with the ICC over use of his expression through shoes, armband or a sticker and the cricket council hasn't allowed either of them. After skipper Pat Cummins, Khawaja has found support from other former and current cricketers.

Paarl Royals, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi, SA20, SA20 Auction

SA20 Auction: Tristan Stubbs most expensive player so far, Paarl Royals rope in Shamsi and Ngidi

Cricket | Sep 19, 2022, 08:43 PM IST

SA20 Auction: The auction was started at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in Cape Town, South Africa on September 19. 533 players in total are under the hammer in the auction and each team can sign up to 17 players, and up to seven can be foreign signings.

IPL 2021: T20 isn't just about taking wickets, says Tabraiz Shamsi

IPL 2021: T20 isn't just about taking wickets, says Tabraiz Shamsi

Cricket | Sep 17, 2021, 02:04 PM IST

The left-arm leg spinner has joined the Rajasthan Royals for the remainder of the IPL 2021 season and reckons his team can challenge for the trophy.

quinton de kock, dinesh chandimal, sri lanka vs south africa,

De Kock's half century, Shamsi's bowling help SA clinch T20I series vs Sri Lanka

Tennis | Sep 13, 2021, 11:14 AM IST

With a second consecutive win, South Africa have now taken 2-0 unassailable lead in the three-match T20 series.

RR spinner Shamsi looking to pick 'inside information' about UAE pitches ahead of T20 WC

RR spinner Shamsi looking to pick 'inside information' about UAE pitches ahead of T20 WC

Cricket | Aug 28, 2021, 11:20 AM IST

Shamsi, the world no. 1 ranked T20I bowler in ICC rankings, will be joining the Royals squad as a replacement for Australian pacer Andrew Tye.

Tabraiz Shamsi

Rajasthan Royals announce signing of world no.1 T20 bowler Tabraiz Shamsi

Cricket | Aug 25, 2021, 06:47 PM IST

Australian pacer Andrew Tye, who had left for home amid the COVID-19 pandemic during the first phase of the IPL, said he won't be available for the remainder of the season.

'Why bowlers get abused when batsmen are stealing yards?': SA bowler supports Ashwin on Mankading

'Why bowlers get abused when batsmen are stealing yards?': SA bowler supports Ashwin on Mankading

Cricket | May 30, 2021, 11:27 AM IST

Ashwin has always been a staunch supporter of the dismissal, but many have expressed reservations against it, saying that it is against the spirit of the game.

File image of Lungi Ngidi

Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi pass fitness tests for England ODIs

Cricket | Jan 31, 2020, 05:24 PM IST

According to an ICC statement, all three players have passed their fitness tests at the CSA's strength and conditioning camp.

South Africa leg-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi

WATCH: After boot-call, Shamsi comes up with magical wicket celebrations

Cricket | Dec 05, 2019, 10:54 AM IST

On Wednesday, Shamsi -- who was playing for Paarl Rocks against Durban Heat at the Boland Park -- stunned the fans by coming out with an amazing piece of magic trick to celebrate one of his wickets.

Kuldeep Yadav, Tabraiz Shamsi

Watch: Kuldeep Yadav mocks Tabraiz Shamsi from dugout; Twitterati in awe

Cricket | Feb 19, 2018, 10:52 PM IST

In the backdrop of India's 28-run win, Kuldeep's teasing act won the hearts of the netizens, who were eagerly waiting for a new subject to troll.

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