South Africa's Legend Shabnim Ismail Calls Time On Her International Career
Published - 03 May 2023, 08:32 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:15 AM
South African fast bowler Shabnim Ismail on Wednesday (3rd May) called her time on the international career with immediate effect. She has been one of the finest pacers to have played a game of cricket for women and has been a significant contributor to South African cricket.
Shabnim Ismail was last seen in action during the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 and since then hasn’t played. She picked eight wickets at an average of 16.12. But she will continue playing the leagues around the world.
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“As I look back on my international career, I am so grateful for all the opportunities and experiences I have had. I have loved being able to compete at the highest level and I am so proud of being able to be part of a wonderful group of players who have led the way for women in cricket. The memories I have will stay with me forever.”
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Shabnim Ismail, who is hailed as one of the best pacers, made her debut in ODI against Pakistan and picked 317 international wickets across the formats. She played 127 ODIs, 113 T20Is and a solitary Test for South Africa in an international career spanning 16 years.
“This is a poignant but celebratory moment for South African cricket” – South Africa Director of Cricket Shabnim Ismail
South Africa Director of Cricket Enoch Nkwe said that Shabnim Ismail transcended women’s cricketer and it’s a celebratory moment for them before adding that they will miss her services. He said:
“This is a poignant but celebratory moment for South African cricket and the global game as a whole, as we celebrate and honour an incredible cricketer in Shabnim Ismail.
“Shabnim has transcended women’s cricket as a fierce competitor with the ability to make any batter uncomfortable at the crease with her rapid pace that regularly surpassed 120kph throughout her career.
“She will be sorely missed by the team and all South African cricket fans as she continues to inspire the next generation of cricketers during her remaining domestic career in all parts of the globe,” He concluded.
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