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High Court Overrules CSA, Clears Tabraiz Shamsi to Complete ILT20 Stint

High Court Overrules CSA, Clears Tabraiz Shamsi to Complete ILT20 Stint

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The Gauteng High Court has directed Cricket South Africa (CSA) to allow Tabraiz Shamsi to complete his stint in ILT20 2025-26. The left-arm wristspinner, who has played 127 international matches across formats, withdrew from his contract with MI Cape Town in the SA20 earlier this year to take up offers in other T20 leagues overseas, including ILT20 in the UAE and the Big Bash League in Australia. Shamsi joined MI Cape Town for R500,000 in September’s SA20 auction but successfully sought a release from his contract, citing personal reasons, and breached the terms of his auction agreement. However, it is now highly unlikely for the left-arm spinner to feature in SA20 2026. Joining Shamsi signed for the Gulf Giants and was granted NOC by CSA until December 19, midway through the ILT20 and before the start of the SAw0 competition window. As a result, he sought ‘urgent interim relief’ in the high court of South Africa after talks for an extension stalled, and the court ruled in his favour. The Court ordered CSA to issue …

Tabraiz Shamsi Hails India during IND vs NZ test at Wankhede

Tabraiz Shamsi Hails India during IND vs NZ test at Wankhede

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South Africa leg-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi has praised India’s passion for cricket, sharing a broadcast image that captured young cricketers practising on the training pitches near Wankhede Stadium during the 3rd and final test of the New Zealand tour of India 2024. Tabraiz Shamsi highlighted the number of practice pitches set up to preserve and nurture young budding talents and also recalled his own experience at a spin training camp in India. He remembered seeing children as young as five training for up to two to four hours every day. India Cricket team (image: X) “Can any country in the world compete with India when it comes to passion for the game of cricket? How many different pitches can you see here on one field? When we went there for a spinning camp, we’d see 5-year-olds coming for 2 to 4-hour training sessions every day,” Tabraiz Shamsi wrote on X. Ajaz Patel’s performance at Wankhede continues to place him among the top visiting bowlers at venues in India. He picked up a five-wicket haul in India’s …

Tabraiz Shamsi Opts out of CSA’s Central Contract

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South African cricketer Tabraiz Shamsi has opted out of the national contract but assured that he will remain available for international cricket when needed. Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the development via social media stating that the spinner himself needed flexibility to play league cricket and looking after his family as the reasons behind his decision. “I have decided to opt out of my central contract in order to be more flexible during the domestic season, allowing me to explore all opportunities available and look after my family in the best way possible,” Shamsi said in a statement shared by CSA on Thursday. Cricket South Africa (CSA) and Proteas Men’s spinner Tabraiz Shamsi have today jointly announced that the 34-year-old has decided to opt out of his national contract, effective immediately. The move will allow Shamsi, who has played 51 One-Day Internationals and 70 T20… pic.twitter.com/Bm7VAUbOKQ — Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) October 3, 2024 “This will not impact my ability or motivation to play for the Proteas in any way and I will always be …

Chahal, Shamsi, Ngidi involve in epic banter, fans react ‘gajab beijjati hain’ | Cricket

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As Paarl Royals gear up to kick-off the maiden edition of the SA20 league against MI Cape Town, the players are already setting up the mood with their hilarious banter on social media. South Africa spinner Tabraiz Shamsi, who is part of the Royals squad, can be seen poking fun at Yuzvendra Chahal. In a video shared by both Paarl Royals and Rajasthan Royals, Shamsi can be heard making a joke at Chahal, where he calls himself an all-rounder and claims that he will never ever bat ahead of him. The video was an instant hit among both fans and cricketers as South Africa pacer Lungi Ngidi also joined the banter moments after it was shared on social media. Dropping a comment on the post, Ngidi wrote: “Well this isn’t just right, you can’t lie people on public platform, put that bat down and take your shoe off.” Ngidi was referring to Shamsi’s signature celebration after picking a wicket, where he removes his shoes and imitates to dial a number and make a phone call. …