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.
Read MoreAustralian 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With a second consecutive win, South Africa have now taken 2-0 unassailable lead in the three-match T20 series.
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.
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.
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.
According to an ICC statement, all three players have passed their fitness tests at the CSA's strength and conditioning camp.
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.
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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