Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/02/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Tabraiz Shamsi
28/12/2025
Shamsi won a court case against Cricket South Africa over no-objection certificates needed for his overseas franchise commitments. The Gauteng High Court ruled in his favour, allowing him to complete his ILT20 commitment with Gulf Giants. The ruling also cleared him to join Adelaide Strikers for the 2025-26 Big Bash League.
24/11/2025
Shamsi withdrew from the SA20 2025-2026 season with MI Cape Town, citing personal reasons. The franchise then replaced him with Thomas Kaber.
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Bio/Wiki
| Tabraiz Shamsi is a professional cricketer. | |
| He is a South African left-arm wrist-spin bowler known for his googly and variations. | |
| He is a South African left-arm unorthodox spinner who has played internationally for South Africa since 2016 and is known for his T20 wicket-taking record. |
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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| 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). | ||||
| Current Team | Adelaide Strikers (Big Bash League) |
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. |
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