Tahir played First-Class cricket in Pakistan but realised his dream of playing international cricket when he moved to South Africa .Imran Tahir is one among the foremost beloved cricketers within the world. Despite making his debut in international cricket in his 30s, Tahir has quickly made his name for South Africa . The 40-year-old leg-spinner was born in Pakistan but transitioned to South Africa after playing county cricket in England. He has been an integral a part of the Chennai Super Kings’ side within the Indian Premier League for the past 4-5 years.
Tahir played First-Class cricket in Pakistan but realised his dream of playing international cricket when he moved to South Africa . Tahir is grateful for the Proteas to providing him with the chance despite hoping to show out for the Pakistan cricket team early in his career."There isn't one kid who doesn't want to play for Pakistan. I even have learned all my cricket in Pakistan. I even have played first-class cricket in many countries including England and South Africa , but playing in Pakistan has helped me overcome all my fears," Tahir told CriCast.
"However, i'm grateful to South Africa and therefore the citizens of the country for giving me this chance to understand my dreams."Tahir remembered his journey in cricket, right from his growing up days to playing professional cricket."I was never curious about studies while growing up despite my dad being a highly educated person. he's a really big inspiration in my life and that i always search to him. returning , once I was working for a store in Pakistan, I went for an attempt at some point ," the leg-spinner said.
"It was the U-19 trials and selectors picked me without even seeing and knowing my background. It marked the start of the journey and once I started picking wickets, it seemed like I could play professional cricket."
Tahir has played 20 Test matches, 107 ODIs and 38 T20Is for South Africa and has grabbed 293 wickets altogether formats.
