Imran Tahir

Cricketer, World Cup participant

Imran Tahir - Cricketer, World Cup participant
Born

March 27th, 1979
46 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

South Africa

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Born in 1979, a cricketer represented South Africa in international cricket after initially playing for Pakistan. Made his One Day International (ODI) debut in 2011 and quickly established a reputation as a skilled leg-spinner. Achieved considerable success in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, contributing to South Africa's performance in the tournament. Also had a notable presence in various T20 leagues around the world, showcasing his talent in both domestic and international formats.

Participated in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup

Played for teams like Chennai Super Kings and Lahore Qalandars

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