Following the Proteas’ win over Sri Lanka, veteran spinner Imran Tahir spent time working with both teammate Tabraiz Shamsi and opponent Jeffrey Vandersay.
We love this ? @ImranTahirSA worked with both Tabraiz Shamsi and Jeffrey Vandersay after the conclusion of today’s game!#spiritofcricket | #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/sPNLlpEEjR
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 28, 2019
Vandersay responded to the gesture to say it had been an ‘absolutely thrilling experience’ to receive some tips from Tahir.
It Was an absolutely thrilling experience to be learning and bowling a few deliveries along side with you @ImranTahirSA
Thank you for the experience brother.
I wish you all the best for the rest of the games and for your future endeavors. Stay blessed always. https://t.co/XV9thRSGBv— Jeffrey Vandersay (@Vandersay) June 28, 2019
Meanwhile, Shamsi suggested he was more than happy to continue to play behind Tahir, who is set to head into retirement after this World Cup.
Absolute Legend @ImranTahirSA …will gladly be number 2 behind you for another 3 years if need be!
Gonna miss having you around and learning from you all the time https://t.co/43b6gtisSr
— Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90) June 28, 2019
Yet, Tahir reiterated that the time was now for Shamsi to lead the spin attack.
You are ready to lead the spin attack my boy.I will be a proud brother to see you do better than what I little achieved for @OfficialCSA https://t.co/a9JPYxngSo
— Imran Tahir (@ImranTahirSA) June 28, 2019
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