Imran Tahir is a Pakistani born South African cricketer. Tahir is a right-handed batsman and a spin bowler.
Since, Tahir’s first class debut in 1996-97 he has always been on the move. Imran Tahir will be seen playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.
Here’s the list to some interesting facts about Imran Tahir:
1. Imran Tahir played his first U-19 match for Pakistan in the 1998 U19 World Cup.
2. Imran Tahir is one of the oldest international debutant. He made his international debut for his adoptive home – South Africa in the 2011 World Cup against West Indies.
3. Imran Tahir has played for the most number of domestic teams in the world like, South Africa, Delhi Daredevils, Dolphins, Durham 2nd XI, Easterns, Hampshire, Hampshire 2nd XI, Lahore City, Lahore Lions, Lahore Ravi, Lahore Whites, Lions, Middlesex, Middlesex 2nd XI, Nottinghamshire, Pakistan A, Pakistan International Airlines, Pakistan Under-19s, Redco Pakistan Ltd, Sialkot, South Africa A, Staffordshire, Sui Gas Corporation of Pakistan, Sussex 2nd XI, Titans ans many more.
4. Imran Tahir has taken most number of wickets by a leg spinner for South Africa in ODI cricket, passing Paul Adams. Tahir passed that record in 15 matches and took 70 wickets.
5. ImranTahir has the best bowling rates for any spinner in Twenty20 International cricket for South Africa. Tahir’s 4/21 against Netherlands beat Johan Botha’s best of 3/16.
