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Tabraiz Shamsi (Cricketer) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth18 February 1990

BirthplaceJohannesburg, South Africa

ProfessionSouth African Cricketer (Spin Bowler)

NationalitySouth African

Marital statusUnmarried

Tabraiz Shamsi (Cricketer) Biography

Tabraiz Shamsi is a South African chinaman spin bowler born in Johannesburg. Known for his wrist-spin and aggressive approach, he emerged through domestic:

Early life and background

Tabraiz Shamsi was born on 18 February 1990 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He grew up in that city and is identified with South African domestic cricket, while his religion is listed as Islam. Details about his schooling, college and immediate family are not reported in the available profile.

Physical profile

Shamsi is listed at 170 cm (1.70 m) tall and about 75 kg (165 lbs). His reported body measurements include a 42-inch chest, 34-inch waist and 14-inch biceps. He has black hair and black eyes. The profile describes his on-field nature as aggressive.

Career

Tabraiz Shamsi is a specialist left-arm chinaman spinner who worked his way through South Africa’s domestic system. He has played for multiple domestic and franchise sides, including Gauteng, Lions, KwaZulu-Natal, Dolphins, Easterns, Titans, and has represented franchise teams such as Royal Challengers Bangalore and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots.

He made his One Day International debut for South Africa on 12 January 2016 against Australia in Perth. No Test or T20 international debut dates are listed in the provided material.

A turning point cited in the profile was Shamsi’s performance in the 2015 Caribbean Premier League, where he finished as the leading wicket-taker for the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots with 11 wickets. That CPL showing is identified as a key moment that helped raise his profile.

In first-class cricket, the profile notes that Shamsi has taken 272 wickets in 68 matches, with an average of 24.90. The veteran leg-spinner Imran Tahir is credited with helping Shamsi develop greater control of his bowling.

Style and influences

Shamsi is a chinaman bowler who favours the googly among his repertoire. Growing up, he once aspired to be a fast bowler and practiced techniques inspired by Wasim Akram and Chaminda Vaas, but later focused on spin—a choice he believes improved his chances of reaching international cricket. His favourite batsmen are listed as Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh, and among bowlers he admires Wasim Akram and Zaheer Khan.

Public profile

The profile lists his jersey number as #99 for Indian Premier League and county or franchise contexts, while no number is recorded for his South Africa shirt. He is described as unmarried and no romantic relationships are listed. Hobbies include travelling. There are no controversies mentioned in the available information.

Latest updates

The most recent career highlights referenced in the profile are his international ODI debut in January 2016 and his standout 2015 CPL campaign. Other current statistics or developments beyond these items are not provided in the excerpt.
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Recent Work

One Day International debut vs Australia

Made ODI debut for South Africa on 12 January 2016 in Perth.

2016
2015 Caribbean Premier League

Leading wicket-taker for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots with 11 wickets; cited as a career turning point.

2015
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Career Highlights

  1. Made ODI debut for South Africa on 12 January 2016 vs Australia in Perth.
  2. Leading wicket-taker for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the 2015 Caribbean Premier League with 11 wickets.
  3. Accumulated 272 wickets in 68 first-class matches with an average of 24.90.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tabraiz Shamsi (Cricketer) born?

18 February 1990

What is Tabraiz Shamsi (Cricketer) known for?

South African Cricketer (Spin Bowler)

What is Tabraiz Shamsi (Cricketer)’s marital status?

Unmarried