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Shamsi 'so sooooo' thankful for World Cup selection

Cape Town - Spinner Tabraiz Shamsi has expressed his delight at his inclusion in the Proteas' 2019 Cricket World Cup squad for the tournament to be played in England and Wales, starting on May 30.

Shamsi joined 14 other players on Thursday in being backed to win the tournament for the very first time for South Africa.

Shamsi and Imran Tahir were the only two genuine spinners named in the squad.

Shamsi took to Twitter moments after the announcement, writing: "So sooooo thankful for this opportunity... thank you to those who have shown faith in me ?? ...not happy just to be going there to take part... going there to fight and bring back the cup for our country"

South Africa's Cricket World Cup squad:

Faf du Plessis (captain), Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock (wkt), JP Duminy, Imran Tahir, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Dale Steyn, Rassie van der Dussen

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