| Tabraiz Shamsi Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8 |
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Date of Birth | February 18, 1990 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Spouse | Khadija Shariff |
Tabraiz Shamsi is a South African professional cricketer who has represented his country primarily in the limited-overs formats of the sport (ODIs and T20Is), as a spin bowler. In a stop-start career, where he was the 2nd-choice spinner for South Africa for most of the early part of his international journey, he had also played a couple of test matches, as of May 2021. In the South African domestic circuit, he has played for several franchises and regional/provincial teams such as Gauteng (2009–2010), Highveld Lions (2010), KwaZulu-Natal (2010), Dolphins (2010–2014), KwaZulu-Natal Inland (2011–2014), Easterns (2014–Present), and Titans (2014–Present) across all 3 formats. A rare occurrence in modern cricket, Tabraiz has also played domestic cricket outside of his home country representing teams such as Northamptonshire County Cricket Club (2017) and Hampshire County Cricket Club (2019) in England.
Born Name
Tabraiz Shamsi
Nick Name
Tabraiz
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Johannesburg, Transvaal Province, South Africa
Residence
Johannesburg, Transvaal Province, South Africa
Nationality
Occupation
Professional Cricketer
Manager
He is represented by Insignia Sports International, Sports Management Firm, London, England, United Kingdom.
Batting
Right-Handed
Bowling
Left-Arm Wrist Spin
Role
Bowler
Jersey Number
- 26, 90 – One Day International (ODI)
- 90 – T20 International (T20I), Titans (South African Domestic Cricket), St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots (CPL), Royal Challengers Bangalore (IPL), Paarl Rocks (MSL), Hampshire County Cricket Club (English Domestic Cricket)
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
73 kg or 161 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Tabraiz has dated –
- Khadija Shariff (2018-Present) – Tabraiz had married an entrepreneur named Khadija Shariff in August 2018. They have a son together named Mohammad Ibrahim Shamsi (b. March 2020).
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Short-cropped, spiked hair
- Affable smile
- Sports a thick beard
Religion
Islam
Tabraiz Shamsi Facts
- He was the leading wicket-taker for St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the 2015 season of the CPL, his first appearance in the competition.
- In his breakthrough domestic season in South Africa, 2017-18, he was the leading wicket-taker in both the Momentum One Day Cup and the Ram Slam T20 Challenge, recording 26 wickets in 9 matches and 16 wickets in 11 matches, respectively.
- He was the joint-leading wicket-taker for the Paarl Rocks in the inaugural edition of the MSL, with 10 wickets in 9 matches.
- In July 2020, he was picked by the Jamaica Tallawahs for the year’s edition of the Caribbean Premier League. However, he was one among 5 South African cricketers who were forced to miss the tournament in an unprecedented scenario as those players had failed to confirm their travel arrangements in due time. This was mostly to do with the complications caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
- In November 2020, during the 2nd round match of the 2020–21 CSA 4-Day Franchise Series, playing for the Titans against the Warriors, he had recorded bowling figures of 8 wickets for 32 runs. These were the then-best bowling figures for Titans in a first-class match.
- An orthodox left-arm wrist-spinner possessing a bag of tricks and variations, he has been featured in franchise-based T20 leagues around the world, turning out for Royal Challengers Bangalore (2016–2018) in the IPL (Indian Premier League); St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots (2015-2017) in the CPL (Caribbean Premier League); and Paarl Rocks (2018-2019) in the MSL (Mzansi Super League).
Featured Image by Tabraiz Shamsi / Instagram
