Other spinners need the opportunity: Imran Tahir
Imran Tahir .-Cricfrenzy
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South Africa’s leg-spinner, Imran Tahir, who recently announced his post-world cup retirement from the ODIs, believed that the other spinners need the opportunity to play for the country.
"There is a stage in your life where you have to make big decisions, this is one of those big decisions, it is definitely the biggest decision of my life. I also feel there are a couple of good spinners in the country who need the opportunity. We are fighting for the same spot, but looking to the future, they will have more opportunities to play for South Africa," Tahir said during his announcement of the post-world cup retirement.
The 40-year-old leg-spinner has taken 156 wickets in 95 ODIs. He has also played in 20 Tests and 37 T20Is. He is currently contracted to Cricket South Africa (CSA) until July 31. After that, he will re-assess his freelance future after the event.
Tahir admitted that he would still like to play T20Is for the Proteas ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia.
"I would love to play for as long as I can…. I have always wanted to play in the World Cup… It would be a great achievement for me to play for this great team. I have a mutual understanding with Cricket South Africa and going forward I decided that I would finish at the World Cup, that is why I am contracted until then,” he added.
"After that, Cricket South Africa has allowed me to go and play around the world in various leagues but I would also love to play T20 cricket for South Africa. I think I have the ability and can play a role in T20 cricket for South Africa. I am grateful for the opportunity," Tahir concluded.
