Imran Tahir and JP Duminy ended their ODI careers with South Africa’s 10-run win over Australia in the World Cup 2019 last league match at the Old Trafford on Saturday.
In their last ODI appearance, Tahir took a much crucial scalp of Australia skipper Aaron Finch, while Duminy contributed with 14 runs in South Africa’s thrilling win in Manchester.
The 40-year-old Tahir concluded his ODI career with 173 wickets in 107 matches with the best figures of 7/45.
Duminy, 35, on the other hand, scored 5117 runs in 199 ODI matches at a strike-rate of 84.58. The southpaw also claimed 69 ODI wickets with career-best figures of 4/16.
Quite an emotional moment that I will be stepping on to the field one last time for an odi for @OfficialCSA wholeheartedly thanking everyone who stood with me during my entire career and special thanks for @OfficialCSA to make my dream a reality.Will give it all I have tomm
— Imran Tahir (@ImranTahirSA) July 5, 2019
As one reflect on what has been all I can say is THANK YOU. Thank you Lord for the Blessings afforded for so many years. To my family, friends, teammates, coaches and supporters all over the world, thank you for the luv and support. Much luv and peace to all, Here’s to the next💪 pic.twitter.com/HFmkUMa3HH
— JP Duminy (@jpduminy21) July 7, 2019
Best wishes pouring in:
Lovely moments of sportsmanship as Duminy and Tahir lead South Africa off the field, for the last time in ODIs. #CWC19 | #AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/WKvQn0IYTe
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 6, 2019
JP Duminy and Imran Tahir share what they are going to miss the most about ODI cricket! #ProteaFire | #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/lOyHV3QNmp
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 6, 2019
Immy: It’s been an absolute honour to represent South Africa
South Africa: It’s been an absolute honour to have you along#CWC19 #ProteaFire🔥 #AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/SzxWBHzI2r
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) July 6, 2019
https://twitter.com/13_arunima/status/1147570058362679296
A great sportsman who always gave his all every time he took to the field. The epitome of #ProteaFire and passion. Your celebrations will be missed. One of the best ODI bowlers. #Farewell #ImranTahir #ThankYou pic.twitter.com/wlflKrwdVa
— naeemah (@NaeemahBenjamin) July 5, 2019
Passion is working on your fielding at the age of 37 to become a decent outfielder
Passion is diving at the age of 40 to save a single run in the 13th over
Passion is Tahir’s celebrations
Imran Tahir is a great ambassador for the game of cricket. Thank you for everything ❤️
— Billz 🇿🇦 (@billz_25) July 6, 2019
Thank you JP Duminy 🙏🏾 🇿🇦
— Thala Msutu (@ThalaMsutu77) July 6, 2019
Congratulations @ImranTahirSA for letting us enjoy your skills. You were a breath of fresh air to our game and hopefully you will keep bringing that to franchise cricket around the world.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 6, 2019
Well played Imran Tahir. You started your ODI journey in the 2011 World Cup. 8 years later, you are ending with another World Cup and 172 ODI wickets. Innumerable celebratory sprints in between and a never-say-die spirit. Happy retirement! #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/ggmGTNy4EM
— Shubh Aggarwal (@shubh_chintak) July 6, 2019
Imran Tahir and JP Duminy bis farewell to World Cup! pic.twitter.com/NhzhIs2Lvt
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) July 7, 2019
#AUSvSA #ImranTahir imran Tahir after retirement from cricket we miss his celebration 😭😭😭 thanks champion 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Bj0bviLiCX
— Saifanofsports🏏🎤🖋️ 🌱💂🎬 (@SaiKris75286313) July 6, 2019
THANKS JP DUMINY !
Please join us in celebrating @jpduminy ‘s fine career#CWC19 #ProteaFire🔥 #AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/jblKECRccc
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) July 6, 2019
Thank you JP Duminy #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/vYn2vWl5fF
— aravinth (@AravinthD2) July 6, 2019
Thank you for all the great memories and great wins. You served your country well #JPDuminy and #ImranTahir ✌👌👍👏#ProteaFire #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/v1ppQZvKZ5
— Fouzia Sheikh (@Fouzia_17) July 7, 2019
#Imran_Tahir 107 ODIs | 173 wickets #JP_Duminy 199 ODIs | 5117 runs | 69 wickets
South Africa stars JP Duminy and Imran Tahir are bidding goodbye to ODIs ⚾! pic.twitter.com/8B2Vr10upT
— Imran Ahmed (@RajaImran288) July 7, 2019
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