Tabraiz Shamsi made his international debut in June 2016 in the Caribbean.
21 Facts About Tabraiz Shamsi
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Tabraiz Shamsi is widely regarded as one of the best in T20 cricket, with him being the highest wicket taker in T20 history for South Africa.
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Tabraiz Shamsi has played first-class cricket for teams such as Dolphins, Gauteng, Gauteng Under-19s, KwaZulu Natal, KwaZulu-Natal Inland, Lions, and Titans.
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Tabraiz Shamsi is known for his passionate celebrations when taking wickets.
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Tabraiz Shamsi represents the Joburg Super Kings in the SA20.
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Tabraiz Shamsi's coaches suggested he become a spin bowler as he reportedly bowled a lot of cutters.
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Tabraiz Shamsi was the leading wicket-taker for the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the Caribbean Premier League T20 in 2015.
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Tabraiz Shamsi was included in the Easterns cricket team squad for the 2015 Africa T20 Cup.
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Tabraiz Shamsi was the joint-leading wicket-taker for the team in the tournament, with ten dismissals in nine matches.
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In July 2019, Tabraiz Shamsi was selected to play for the Edinburgh Rocks in the inaugural edition of the Euro T20 Slam cricket tournament.
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Tabraiz Shamsi was signed by Hampshire County Cricket Club for the final four group stage matches as an injury replacement to Mason Crane and Brad Taylor during the 2019 Vitality Blast.
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In September 2019, Tabraiz Shamsi was named in the squad for the Paarl Rocks team for the 2019 Mzansi Super League tournament.
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However, Tabraiz Shamsi was one of five South African cricketers to miss the tournament, after failing to confirm travel arrangements in due time.
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On 25 August 2021, Tabraiz Shamsi was included in the Rajasthan Royals squad for the second phase of the 2021 IPL in the United Arab Emirates as a replacement player for Andrew Tye.
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In May 2016, Tabraiz Shamsi was named in South Africa's squad for the 2016 West Indies Tri-Series which started the following month.
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Tabraiz Shamsi made his One Day International debut during the tournament on 7 June 2016 against Australia.
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Tabraiz Shamsi made his Test debut for South Africa against Australia on 24 November 2016.
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Tabraiz Shamsi made his Twenty20 International debut for South Africa against England on 21 June 2017.
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In March 2021, Tabraiz Shamsi topped the ICC T20I rankings for bowlers for the first time in his career following his impressive performance in the 3 match T20I series against Pakistan in Pakistan picking up 6 wickets.
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In September 2021, in the second match against Sri Lanka, Tabraiz Shamsi took his first five-wicket haul in ODIs.
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Later the same month, Tabraiz Shamsi was named in South Africa's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.