The relationship between the experienced spinner Tabraiz Shamsi and Cricket South Africa CSA seems to be worsening, as the latest update related to the cricketer has arrived. 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 West Indies coaching staff for the T20 International series against South Africa. Ahead of the T20 World Cup, both of these nations are now involved in a bilateral series, which will help them to prepare for the elite tournament ahead.
Legal issue between Tabraiz Shamsi and Cricket South AfricaTabraiz Shamsi opted out of his Cricket South Africa CSA central contract in October 2024 to become a freelance cricketer, seeking flexibility to play in global T20 leagues while remaining available for national selection. Later, due to an issue related to a No Obligation Certificate NOC, the cricketer dragged the South African cricket governing body to the high court.