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    "title": "Tabraiz Shamsi Withdraws From SA20 Due To Personal Reasons, Thomas Kaber Named Replacement",
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    "excerpt": "MI Cape Town: Tabraiz Shamsi, the seasoned South African wristspinner and recent MI Cape Town acquisition, will not take part in the upcoming SA20 season after making himself unavailable due to personal circumstances. His withdrawal has opened the door for all-rounder Thomas Kaber, another left-arm wristspinner, who has been drafted in as his replacement.",
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    "editor1": "MI Cape Town: Tabraiz Shamsi, the seasoned South African wristspinner and recent MI Cape Town acquisition, will not take part in the upcoming SA20 season after making himself unavailable due to personal circumstances. His withdrawal has opened the door for all-rounder Thomas Kaber, another left-arm wristspinner, who has been drafted in as his replacement.<p>Kaber re-joins a familiar setup, having been part of the MI Cape Town squad in each of the previous two seasons. During MICT\u2019s championship-winning 2024\u201325 campaign, he featured in just a single match, while in the 2023\u201324 season, he appeared in eight games. Across his SA20 career to date, Kaber has delivered in seven bowling innings, claiming 10 wickets at an impressive average of 16.60 and maintaining an economy rate of 8.05.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>With the bat, though opportunities have been limited, he has accumulated 34 runs in four innings, remaining not out in three of them. His current form has also been encouraging - playing for the Warriors in the ongoing CSA T20 Challenge, he has picked up seven wickets in six matches, conceding at a frugal 6.31 runs per over and averaging 17.42.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>MI Cape Town\u2019s spin department for the league\u2019s fourth edition remains strong despite Shamsi\u2019s absence, with the likes of Rashid Khan, George Linde, and Dane Piedt providing depth and variety. Their pace arsenal is equally formidable, featuring international stars Kagiso Rabada and Trent Boult, supported by Corbin Bosch and Dwaine Pretorius.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Shamsi, who was signed at the September auction for R500,000 (approximately USD 29,000), was expected to make his debut season for the franchise. He previously represented Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals in earlier editions. At present, he is turning out for Northern Warriors in the Abu Dhabi T10.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>MI Cape Town\u2019s spin department for the league\u2019s fourth edition remains strong despite Shamsi\u2019s absence, with the likes of Rashid Khan, George Linde, and Dane Piedt providing depth and variety. Their pace arsenal is equally formidable, featuring international stars Kagiso Rabada and Trent Boult, supported by Corbin Bosch and Dwaine Pretorius.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/live-cricket-score\">Live Cricket Score<\/a><\/h5><p>The reigning champions, MI Cape Town, are set to begin their title defence on December 26 against Durban\u2019s Super Giants at Newlands, which will also host the tournament final on January 25.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/h5>",
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