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Imran Tahir
Tue, November 15 2011
Smith backs Tahir to play the second Test against Australia
By CricketCountry Staff
In the aftermath of the first Test at Cape Town against Australia which was dominated by fast bowlers, the South African skipper Graeme Smith has backed his leg-spinner Imran Tahir and has said that the tweaker wouldn’t be dropped for the second Test against Australia at Johannesburg.
Tue, November 08 2011
Preview: In-form Australia ready to take on underprepared South Africa
A lack of first-class preparation shapes up as a major challenge for South Africa ahead of the first of two Test matches against Australia, starting at Newlands on Wednesday.
Thu, September 08 2011
Hussain feels Pakistan could have been a threat to England
By CricketCountry Staff
Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes that Pakistan could have been the biggest threat to England’s rise in the Test rankings if the team from subcontinent had stayed clear off controversies.
Fri, July 29 2011
South Africa’s paceman Parnell converts to Islam
South African fast bowler Wayne Parnell has converted to Islam after a period of personal study and reflection and celebrates his 22nd birthday on Friday as a Muslim.
Wed, June 08 2011
Kallis named South African Cricketer of the year
All-rounder Jacques Kallis dominated the South African Cricket Awards, winning three of them, including the prestigious Cricketer of the Year.
Wed, March 09 2011
South African leggie Imran Tahir suffers fracture
South Africa suffered a World Cup injury scare on Wednesday when in-form leg-spinner Imran Tahir fractured his left thumb.
Sun, March 06 2011
World Cup leggies honour Warne’s legacy
By Kuldip Lal
The success of Shahid Afridi and Imran Tahir at the World Cup has laid to rest fears that the art of leg-spin had died with the retirement of the charismatic Shane Warne. Warne, probably the greatest leg-spinner to grace the sport, fooled batsmen with his wizardy and guile before retiring in 2007 with 708 Test and 293 one-day wickets for Australia.
Sun, March 06 2011
Tahir has added impetus to our attack: Smith
By Julian Guyer
South Africa captain Graeme Smith has hailed the impact of Pakistan-born leg-spinner Imran Tahir upon his side at the World Cup, claiming the 31-year-old has provided added impetus.
Sat, March 05 2011
Preview: Imran Tahir could trouble beleaguered England
By Vinay Anand
Another Super Sunday beckons! India plays a resurgent Ireland in a day-night game in Bengaluru. Before the nation get enveloped in this game, England and South Africa will go head-to-head in a thrilling Group B clash in Chennai, with both the teams needing a win to fancy their chances of eventually topping the table.
Mon, February 28 2011
South African spinners loving the new role
South Africa may boast deadly fast bowlers Dayle Steyn and Morne Morkel, but the speed-loving Proteas are falling in love with spin. Slow bowlers Imran Tahir and Johan Botha claimed six West Indies wickets between them in their opening World Cup win on Thursday, with Botha even being tossed the new ball.