Hampshire Sign Tabraiz Shamsi For Final Four Vitality Blast Fixtures

Hampshire Cricket are delighted to announce the signing of left-arm spinner, Tabraiz Shamsi.

The South African international will join the squad ahead of this evening’s T20 fixture against Middlesex at Lord’s and will be available for selection for the remaining four South Group fixtures. His inclusion comes as a result of tournament-ending injuries suffered by first-team spinners Mason Crane and Brad Taylor.

Shamsi has made 35 appearances so far for his national side since making his debut in an ODI against Australia in 2016. The 29-year-old also has an outstanding domestic record, with 116 wickets to his name at an average of just 23.95 in 113 T20 matches.

The Johannesburg native also excelled in several franchise competitions around the world, including the Indian Premier League, Caribbean Premier League and Mzansi Super League.

There will be two opportunities for Hampshire fans to see Shamsi in action at the The Ageas Bowl as James Vince’s side take on Essex Eagles on Sunday (25^th August) before the final South Group clash on Thursday 29^th August against Middlesex.

Tickets and hospitality packages for both fixtures at the The Ageas Bowl are available online via the link above, via the new Hampshire Cricket App, over the phone on 0844 847 1863 and in person from the The Ageas Bowl Ticketing and Membership Office (during normal working hours).