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Tahir's emotional farewell to ODI today

July 06, 2019 00:00:00


South Africa's Imran Tahir

MANCHESTER, July 05 (AFP): South Africa's Imran Tahir is readying himself for an emotional farewell to one-day international cricket, although the veteran is upbeat about the Proteas' future.

Saturday's World Cup match against reigning champions Australia is set to be Tahir's 107th and last ODI before the leg-spinner bows out of the 50-over game at international level.

Tahir said he had no additional elements planned for his farewell appearance.

Born in Pakistan but married to a South African, the much-travelled Tahir made his ODI debut in February 2011, just a month before his 32nd birthday. But the 40-year-old has still taken 172 ODI wickets heading into this weekend's match in Manchester.


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