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Leg-spinner Imran Tahir on Thursday revealed he had tried his best to play international cricket for Pakistan but had to move to South Africa after it did not happen.
Jul 22, 2020 · Tahir, South Africa’s most successful spinner in the shorter formats, told Geo Super on Wednesday: “I used to play cricket in Lahore and it played a major role in where I am. I played most of my cricket in Pakistan but did not get a chance here. I am disappointed about that.”
On 8 January Tahir was called up to the South Africa squad in their Test series against England although he was then withdrawn one day later after Cricket South Africa revealed that he was not eligible to play.
Imran Tahir moved from Pakistan to South Africa via the UK for the love of a woman. In the process, he played for more than 25 teams, including four English counties, three...
Jun 1, 2019 · But then Tahir's career has been uniquely reliant on his own sense of direction - whether that means emigrating from his native Pakistan for the love of a good woman (as he did in the wake of...
Before shifting base, the 41-year-old Tahir had played for Pakistan U-19 and Pakistan A teams. He credited his wife, Sumayya Dildar, for moving to South Africa.
Imran Tahir shifted base from Pakistan to South Africa for non-cricketing purposes. In the meanwhile, he kept playing for various cricket teams and announced himself on the big stage. Table...
