A big news related to South Africa cricket team is coming out. Let us tell you that the team’s experienced spinner Tabraiz Shamsi has decided to keep himself out of the central contract of Cricket South Africa (CSA). The player has cited more opportunities in domestic cricket and taking care of the family as the main reasons behind this.

Regarding CSA’s decision to opt out of the central contract, Tabraiz Shamsi was quoted by The South African as saying – I have decided to opt out of my central contract to be more flexible during the domestic season, so that I can explore all the opportunities available to me. So that you can get a chance to invest and take care of your family in the best possible way.

Tabrez further said – This decision will not have any impact on my ability or motivation to play for the Proteas team and I will always be available to play for my country whenever I am needed.

Bringing the World Cup to South Africa has always been a dream of mine, and no franchise league would be more important than playing for my country. Titans also fully support my decision and I will be a part of the Titans team whenever I am available.

A look at Tabrez Shamsi’s cricket career

On the other hand, if we give you information about the cricket career of the 34-year-old experienced cricketer, he has played 2 Tests, 51 ODIs and 70 T20 matches for the South Africa cricket team. During this period, Tabrez has taken 6 wickets in Test, 72 in ODI and 89 wickets in T20 International.

Apart from this, he has also played five IPL matches, in which he has taken a total of 3 wickets. Recently, he was a part of the Proteas team that reached the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, but the team had to face defeat against India in the final.