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  Tabraiz Shamsi pulls out of SA20 citing personal reason, Thomas Kaber comes in as replacement

  Cricket | November 25, 2025 12:15 IST

  In a major blow for SA franchise MI Cape Town, the side announced that star spinner and new signing Tabraiz Shamsi has been ruled out of the upcoming SA20 season, citing personal reasons. The side announced Thomas Kaber as his replacement.

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

  Cricket | October 13, 2024 14:45 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.

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

  Cricket | October 03, 2024 14:27 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.

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

  Cricket | August 30, 2024 13:11 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 | June 27, 2024 8:13 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.

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

  Cricket | June 24, 2024 10:58 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.

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

  Cricket | March 22, 2024 6:30 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 | February 13, 2024 22:46 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.

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

  Cricket | December 26, 2023 7:00 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.

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

  Cricket | September 19, 2022 20:43 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.

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

  Cricket | September 17, 2021 14:04 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.

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

  Tennis | September 13, 2021 11:14 IST

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

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

  Cricket | August 28, 2021 11:20 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.

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

  Cricket | August 25, 2021 18:47 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.

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

  Cricket | May 30, 2021 11:27 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.

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  Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi pass fitness tests for England ODIs

  Cricket | January 31, 2020 17:24 IST

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

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

  Cricket | December 05, 2019 10:54 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.

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

  Cricket | February 19, 2018 22:52 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.