Tag: Imran Tahir

Babar Azam one of the best players in the world: Imran Tahir

Pakistan will be up against England in a Test series which would be followed by a T20I series.

July 24, 2020

Disappointed didn’t get a chance to play for Pakistan: Imran Tahir

Tahir was born and brought up in Lahore and lived in the city till 2005.

July 22, 2020

AB de Villiers could make his international return this year

It is worth highlighting that de Villiers had surprisingly announced his retirement from international cricket on 23 May 2018.

March 4, 2020

Dale Steyn surpasses Imran Tahir to become leading T20I wicket-taker for South Africa

The previous record was held by Imran Tahir, whose tally of 61 wickets was surpassed by Dale Steyn after taking the wicket of Jos Buttler.

February 13, 2020

South Africa knocked out of 2019 World Cup after 49-run loss to Pakistan

Haris Sohail was the star performer for Pakistan with the bat as his innings ensured that Pakistan cross the 300-run mark. He also won the man of the match for his performance.

June 24, 2019

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Haris Sohail leads Pakistan to 308 against South Africa

Imran Tahir with his 39 wickets became the leading wicket-taker for South Africa in the quadrennial event, surpassing Allan Donald's 38.

June 23, 2019

CWC 2019: Ex-South African spinner Paul Adams questions Kane Williamson’s ethics

"Never question Kane's ethics, if anyone is known for unselfish play it is him, if he thought he was out he would have gone. It wouldn't have changed anything, the @blackcaps will always beat you with a couple to go," said a Twitter user in response to Adams' tweet.

June 20, 2019

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: South Africa thrash Afghanistan by nine wickets

Due to the heavy rains which had interrupted the play, the match was diminished to 48 overs for each team with South Africa's winning target being revised to 127 runs in 48 overs.

June 16, 2019

Cricket World Cup 2019: South Africa look to end losing streak against slippery West Indies

A hint of brilliance from any of the South African players may spark the much-needed motivation and lift the morale of the side to get together as a unit and fight strong in a tough World Cup campaign ahead of them

June 10, 2019

World Cup Trivia: Bowlers who bowled first ever delivery in WCs till now

India will hope to start their campaign on a winning note against South Africa on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.

June 3, 2019

Imran Tahir becomes 1st spinner to bowl opening over at World Cup

Tahir too, grabbed the opportunity with both hands as he dismissed England opener Jonny Bairstow (0) off just his second delivery. Bairstow failed to read Tahir's googly and moved forward to defend it, but ended up giving a catch to stumper Quinton de Kock.

May 30, 2019

ICC World Cup 2019: For these 7 cricketers, this may be last run for the trophy

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 could be the last World Cup for some of the cricketing legends.

May 16, 2019

Tahir backs skipper Dhoni, calls him an inspiration

About South Africa's chances in the World Cup starting May 30, Tahir said he is hopeful of a positive outcome.

April 13, 2019

Tahir bowls South Africa to victory over Zimbabwe

Leg-spinner Imran Tahir bowled South Africa to a 34-run win in the first Twenty20 international against Zimbabwe at Buffalo Park on Tuesday.

October 10, 2018

South Africa spinner Tahir racially abused by spectator during fourth ODI

The spectator, according to a Cricbuzz report, was eventually thrown out of the stadium premises after Tahir reported the incident to the security officials.

February 13, 2018

Virat Kohli to defend No. 1 batting ranking in ODI series against South Africa

Imran Tahir, Shakib Al Hasan become number-one ranked bowler and all-rounder, respectively.

January 29, 2018

Bumrah rises to 2nd in ICC T20I rankings; Kohli leads batting chart

Bumrah now sits on the 2nd spot with 764 points, 16 points behind Wasim who has 780 points.

June 27, 2017