Tabraiz Shamsi Cricket Player Profile

Tabraiz Shamsi is a professional Cricket player representing South Africa. Born on 1990-02-18, they operate primarily as a Bowler on the field. Over the course of their career, Tabraiz Shamsi has featured for South Africa, Punjab Rotterdam, Northern Warriors, Titans, Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Galle Gallants, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Northern Warriors, Deccan Gladiators, Oval Invincibles, Trent Rockets, St Lucia Kings, Titans, Rangpur Riders, Paarl Royals, Joburg Super Kings, New York Lions CC different teams, including national setups, top-tier domestic sides, and competitive franchise leagues. Known for their tactical execution and steady presence as a Bowler, they remain an integral figure across all formats and tournaments they compete in.

Played for the Teams:

South Africa, Border, AET Tuskers, Northamptonshire, South Africa A, Titans, Warriors, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Stellenbosch Kings, Paarl Rocks, Northern Warriors, Edinburgh Rocks, KG’s Kingfishers, Jaffna Kings, Joburg Super Kings, New York Lions CC

Profile:

Known for his antique celebrations after taking wickets, Tabraiz Shamsi is a South African left-arm spin bowler. He rose to prominence when he was bought by franchise St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the Caribbean T20 League in 2015. He took 11 wickets at 13.27 in the seven matches he played in the tournament. As the franchise cricket was in the growing stage, he got enough opportunities to showcase his skills and he caught the eyes of Bangalore for the Indian T20 League, 2016 as a replacement player for Samuel Badree. After consistent performances in the various T20 leagues and domestic cricket, Shamsi got the chance to represent his national team. He made his ODI debut in June 2016 against Australia. In the same year, Shamsi got the chance to represent the team in Test cricket too. Tabraiz is yet to prove his mettle in the longer version of the game, however, he is a regular for South Africa in the shorter formats.