Imran Tahir

“I always try to help spinners as much as I can wherever I go and play, anywhere in the world.”

“I have always wanted to play in the World Cup.”

“People think of me as well-travelled, but I had not been out of Pakistan until I was picked in the Under-19 squad in 1997. The flight went from Lahore to Karachi and then from Karachi to South Africa. It was my first time on a plane and my first trip overseas.”

“I always come on the ground with a smile on the face, but inside, I'm always ready to fight and try to give as much as I can.”

“I just like challenge. I had a lot of them in my life, and then when it comes to that, I think I can be ready for anything, really.”

“I am an attacking bowler, but I can change my plan and go however the team wants me to go.”

“I really can't pinpoint why I celebrate the way I do. I just love it when I pick a wicket, and it comes naturally to me to express my joy in the manner that I do.”

“Playing for South Africa is an absolute honour, and I don't feel like I need to relax. Every game I take more than seriously.”

“I always dreamt that, but I never thought I will be here one day playing my 100th game for South Africa. It's an absolute honour and privilege, being given the opportunity by the lovely people from South Africa.”

“It's always tough for a spinner to bowl against India.”

“There are not too many leg-spinners in the world, and if you look closely, Mishra bhai will stand out as one of the best.”

“It is a big challenge as a spinner to play modern day cricket, where you have to have five players in the circle.”

“I think I feel good as a South African player that people say that we always get into semifinal and lose... this is one of the biggest achievements to get into semifinal. Not many teams do that. For me, it's a real achievement.”

“I want to be the guy the captain can trust.”

“I love to talk about bowling, and whoever comes for hel,p I'm always there. Even in IPL, PSL, I try to help the youngsters as much as I can.”

“If I want to hide myself from my limitations, then I don't want to play this game.”

“I don't want to just keep playing for the sake of playing. The day I realise I'm not good enough, I'll go. I want to play as long as I can - not just to make up the numbers but to play with utmost passion.”

“I always believe I will take wickets.”

“I believe one should work hard to get what you want.”

“You have to just adjust to the conditions quickly because there is a big difference in 50-over and 20-over cricket, and if you back yourself, you will do well.”