A biography for Imran Tahirhasn’t been written yet.
“I've been playing cricket for quite a long time all over the world, and all the situations I have been in have given me confidence.”
“It's the nature of a human that when you get neglected somewhere, you want to go back and prove a point.”
“According to me, a leg-spinner is such a character who, on his day, can win the match for you if he is bowling well and has the support of the captain and the coach.”
“One of my dreams was to win the World Cup.”
“When you always walk into the middle with green and gold, I just want to take 10 wickets every game.”
“I don't want to retire - I love the game and have a lot of respect and passion for the game.”
“In 2004 in England, there was one catch that was very special to me. I was bowling in a league match, and the batsman hit the ball over my head. I had to run back to between mid-off and mid-on to take the catch, and I did.”
“I lost my parents, which is the toughest thing to overcome.”
“You just need to go into matches with a clear plan in T20 cricket. If you go half-half, it's going to be really hard to come back.”
“Whenever I have time, I do my fitness. I go running on my own on Sundays or on Eid. I'd rather gym every day than go watch movies.”
“The start of the English county season - from April to mid-May when it's cold - is the same as South Africa because it seams and swings. After that, the ball starts spinning nicely, and that's when I get my wickets.”
“I'm the guy who come through a lot of hard patches. I've seen a lot of hardships.”
“For me, the most important thing is that the team should do well.”
“Playing for CSK, one of the best franchises in the world, I've to show people how much I love and respect this team.”
“I have always been an attacking bowler. I am more than happy to go for a few runs and get a few wickets.”
“One needs to have variations. You won't survive if you don't have one - especially playing in India, as they are good players of spin.”
“My wife is a beautician, but the first time I did something to my hair was not through her.”
“I am more South African than Pakistani now. It's a great country, and I have met so many nice people.”
“It's always nice to be in England - I love it here.”
“I wouldn't want to overstay in the team for too long. I want to leave with respect.”