Tabraiz Shamsi backstabs South Africa, joins West Indies for South Africa vs West Indies T20I
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Relations between experienced spinner Tabraiz Shamsi and Cricket South Africa (CSA) seem to be deteriorating, as the latest update related to the cricketer has come. Instead of contributing to the South Africa cricket team, he is now with the West Indies cricket team ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
It is reported that Tabraiz Shamsi is in the coaching staff of West Indies for the T20 International series against South Africa. Ahead of the T20 World Cup, both these countries are now involved in a bilateral series, which will help them prepare for the elite tournament ahead.
Looks like Tabraiz Shamsi is in as a consultant for Windies https://t.co/0e1U81vSKL pic.twitter.com/Z2DAX8zjnV
Legal issue between Tabraiz Shamsi and Cricket South Africa
Tabraiz Shamsi left his Cricket South Africa (CSA) central contract in October 2024 to become a freelance cricketer, seeking the flexibility to play in global T20 leagues while remaining available for national selection. Later, due to an issue related to No Obligation Certificate (NOC), the cricketer dragged the South African cricket governing body to the High Court.
Under the High Court order, Shamsi, who does not have any central contract from his country’s cricket body, is set to represent the South Africa cricket team. Since 2024, he has been working primarily as a freelance cricketer. After turning down central control two years earlier, he played for several franchise leagues around the world.
3 match T20 series between West Indies and South Africa
South Africa and West Indies are now locked in a three-match T20 series. In the first match of the tournament, South Africa won over West Indies while chasing the target of 174 runs at Boland Park in Paarl. South Africa achieved the target in just 17.5 overs and won the match by 9 wickets, which was a big win for them ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, as West Indies are being considered as the potential hidden horse of the competition.
In this match, George Linde, Corbin Bosch and Keshav Maharaj bowled brilliantly for the South African cricket team, while the West Indies bowlers could take only one wicket. The only wicket he took was that of Luan-Dre Pretorius (44). West Indies captain and part-time spinner Roston Chase got the only wicket for his team.
Tabrez Shamsi will guide West Indies
The former T20 World Cup winner will have to improve his bowling in the next two matches. Tabraiz Shamsi can be useful for him in his preparation as his experiences of playing various T20 leagues.
Last year, Shamsi withdrew himself from the SA20 to play in the ILT20, which was a more attractive option for him. He was playing for MI Cape Town in SA20. Later, when he went to play in the ILT20, the NOC period issued by the board prevented him from playing in the remaining ILT20 season.
After which the cricketer sought help from the Johannesburg High Court to extend the period of the no objection certificate. The court issued an order in support of the cricketer. Since then, Shamsi has been performing as a freelance cricketer.
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