Left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi on Thursday opted out of Cricket South Africa’s (CSA’s) central contract pool to extra actively pursue alternatives in T20 leagues throughout the globe.
Nonetheless, Shamsi will nonetheless be obtainable to play for the Proteas in main bilateral or ICC tournaments in white ball codecs.
“I’ve determined to decide out of my central contract in an effort to be extra versatile in the course of the home season, permitting me to discover all alternatives obtainable and take care of my household in one of the simplest ways potential,” Shamsi mentioned in a press release issued by the CSA.
Shamsi additionally reiterated his dedication to South African cricket, and hoped to be a part of a World Cup-winning squad in future.
“This is not going to affect my capacity or motivation to play for the Proteas in any means and I’ll at all times be obtainable to play for my nation every time I’m wanted.
“It has at all times been my dream to deliver the World Cup house to South Africa, and no franchise league will ever be extra necessary than enjoying for my nation,” the 34-year-old mentioned.
CSA Director of Cricket, Enoch Nkwe mentioned: “Shamo is a key member of our white-ball squads, and whereas we respect his choice, we’re happy that he stays dedicated to representing South Africa.”
Shamsi, whose final look for SA got here within the T20 World Cup 2024 closing in opposition to India, has performed two Assessments, 51 ODIs and 70 T20Is, grabbing a complete of 167 wickets throughout these codecs.