Tanveer Sangha is an Indian-Australian cricketer who gained attention in 2023 for being a potential player in Australia's ODI World Cup team. |
His father relocated from India to Australia in 1997 on a student visa. |
Encouraged by his father, Sangha initially explored various sports before focusing on cricket. |
He started his cricket journey with the Liverpool Catholic Club and later played for other clubs like Ingleburn RSL Cricket Club and Campbelltown Camden District Cricket Club. |
Initially a batsman and fast bowler, Sangha transitioned into a leg-spinner and eventually made it to the New South Wales Blues team at the age of eighteen. |
His first-class debut was in 2021 for New South Wales, where he showcased his skills with both bat and ball. |
In 2016, Sangha played for Australia Under-16 team and later progressed to the Under-19 team, where he excelled during the World Cup in South Africa. |
Joining Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League, Sangha emerged as a top wicket-taker in the 2020-21 season. |
Though selected for Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred and Washington Freedom in the Major League Cricket, he did not play any matches. |
Sangha looks up to Yuzvendra Chahal and aims to play alongside him in the IPL. |
He had a setback in 2022 due to a back injury but focused on improving his skills at the MRF Academy. |
Selected for the 2023 ODI World Cup squad, Sangha caught the eye of Ricky Ponting, who recommended him to Cricket Australia's selection board. |
In addition to his professional career, Sangha mentors young cricketers at a local club. |