Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/02/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Johannesburg, South Africa |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduated | |
| King Edward VII School, Johannesburg |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife | Khadija Shariff Shamsi |
Family
| Father | Shamshuddin Shamsi |
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| Mother | Fatima Shamsi |
Career
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| Coach/Mentor | Imran Tahir | ||||
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| Nature on field | Aggressive | ||||
| Likes to play against | Australia | ||||
| Favourite Ball | Googly | ||||
| Records | In the 2015 Caribbean Premier League (CPL), he was the highest wicket taker for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots with 11 wickets. Has taken more than 270 wickets in first-class cricket. | ||||
| Career Turning Point | Performance in the 2015 Caribbean Premier League (CPL). |
Favourites
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| Favourite Food | Not Known |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Tabraiz Shamsi does not smoke. | |
| 2. It's not known if Tabraiz Shamsi drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. He is a chinaman spinner from South Africa. | |
| 4. Tabraiz has taken 272 wickets in 68 First-Class matches, averaging 24.90. | |
| 5. Imran Tahir assisted him in improving his bowling control. | |
| 6. In an interview, Tabraiz shared that he aspired to be a fast bowler in his childhood. | |
| 7. He used to emulate the bowling styles of Wasim Akram and Chaminda Vaas. | |
| 8. However, he later switched to becoming a spinner to pursue international cricket success. | |
| 9. He attended King Edward VII School in Johannesburg. | |
| 10. He is a left-arm chinaman spinner from South Africa. | |
| 11. He is known for his deceptive googly and well-disguised wrong 'uns. | |
| 12. His best ODI figures are 5/49 and best T20I figures are 5/24. |