Imran Tahir
Imran Tahir is a South African cricketer of Pakistani origin, renowned for his exceptional leg-spin bowling. Born on March 27, 1979, in Lahore, Pakistan, he later moved to South Africa, where he became a key player for the national team. Tahir made his international debut in 2011 and gained fame for his distinctive wicket-taking celebrations. He has been a significant contributor to various T20 franchises around the world, including the Indian Premier League (IPL). His ability to outsmart batsmen, particularly in high-pressure situations, has made him one of the most sought-after bowlers in the shortest format of the game. Recently, he was in the news for his impactful performance against Andre Russell, highlighting the latter's struggles against quality leg-spin in the IPL.
Born on Mar 27, 1979 (46 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Guyana | 3 | 7.33 | 0.27% | +10% | 786,552 | 2,305 | $6,000 | 18$ |
| Totals | 3 | 786,552 | 2,305 | $6,000 | 18$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Guyana:
Imran Tahir was also effective with 2-27.
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Guyana:
Imran Tahir was miserly, conceding just 19 runs in his four overs.
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Guyana:
Imran Tahir dismissed both openers and captain Nicholas Pooran and Keacy Carty in quick succession.
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Jamaica:
Imran Tahir delivered a stunning performance, claiming a sensational 5-21 to secure the Player of the Match award.
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Guyana:
Imran Tahir delivered a magical five-wicket haul, showcasing his veteran skills.
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South Africa:
There were six players from the 2015 squad who were also part of the WCL team: De Villiers, Aaron Phangiso, Hashim Amla, Imran Tahir, Jean-Paul Duminy and Wayne Parnell.
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Guyana:
Imran Tahir contributed to dismantling Rangpur’s chase.
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Guyana:
Imran Tahir led the bowlers in a spectacular performance against the Dubai Capitals.
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Guyana:
Imran Tahir led the charge with a superb spell of 4 for 23.
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Jamaica:
Forty-six-year-old Imran Tahir led the Amazon Warriors with 2-21.
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