I believe I am fit enough to play in the T20 World Cup in Australia: Imran Tahir

Time and again, Imran Tahir has proved one and all that age is just a number. Despite being 42, the veteran still plays several T20 leagues, and picks wickets for fun.

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However, he last played an international game for South Africa during the 2019 ODI World Cup. Post which, his fans have seen him in various T20 tournaments across the globe such as the Indian T20 League, Pakistan Super League and the Caribbean Premier League. In fact, he was recently seen playing the Legends League Cricket as well.

However, the leggie is still keen on playing international cricket. While speaking to Geo News, Tahir declared his availability for the upcoming T20 WC in Australia and he is hoping that the selectors consider his recent performances in the T20 leagues across the world.

I am thankful to South Africa: Imran Tahir

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"I am still available for selection in T20Is. I believe I am fit enough to play in the T20 World Cup. I hope that selectors will consider my performances around the world. If they do, I am sure they’ll find me a deserving candidate," said Imran Tahir.

The Proteas spinner is currently playing in Pakistan's T20 league, and is representing the Multan Sultans. However, he found it weird that he was playing as an overseas player, as he was born in Pakistan. However, he went on to thank South Africa for giving him a chance to play international cricket.

"It is a strange feeling that I am an overseas player for Pakistan where I was born and even played my initial cricket, but I am also thankful to South Africa that they gave me a chance to reach my dreams and prove myself in international cricket," he said. It is to be noted that Tahir's record in the shortest format of the game is sensational, to say the least. He has picked 63 wickets in 38 T20Is at an average of 15.05.