Johannesburg, Jan 10 (AP) Imran Tahir's hopes of playing for South Africa at the cricket World Cup were boosted today when the Pakistan-born legspinner was added to a provisional squad for next month's tournament.
Cricket South Africa said the 31-year-old Tahir, a former Pakistan A international, has replaced batsman Jonathan Vandiar in its 30-man preliminary squad for the February 19-April 2 event in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh - where spin bowling on slow, turning wickets is likely to be crucial to teams' hopes.
CSA said Vandiar had withdrawn "gracefully" from the 30-man squad to allow Tahir, an impressive performer in South African domestic cricket this season, to take his place.
"We feel that we need to widen our bowling options," said CSA selection convener Andrew Hudson. "I have discussed the matter with Jonathan and I would like to express my gratitude to him ...
Cricket South Africa said the 31-year-old Tahir, a former Pakistan A international, has replaced batsman Jonathan Vandiar in its 30-man preliminary squad for the February 19-April 2 event in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh - where spin bowling on slow, turning wickets is likely to be crucial to teams' hopes.
CSA said Vandiar had withdrawn "gracefully" from the 30-man squad to allow Tahir, an impressive performer in South African domestic cricket this season, to take his place.
"We feel that we need to widen our bowling options," said CSA selection convener Andrew Hudson. "I have discussed the matter with Jonathan and I would like to express my gratitude to him ...
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