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India.com
6 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Singh Overtakes Smith As Most Common Surname In Australian Cricket Registrations
The landscape of Australian cricket is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with non-indigenous surnames dominating the registration charts. In a striking development, the surname Singh has overtaken the traditionally popular Smith among those pursuing the sport professionally. This shift reflects the sport's growing multiculturalism, particularly the increasing participation of South Asian Australians, and highlights Cricket Australia's success in making the sport more inclusive and representative of the nation's diverse population. Singh Outnumbers Smith in 2023-24 Registrations For the first time, the number of players with the surname Singh has overtaken those with the iconic Smith surname in Australian cricket records. The 2023–24 registration data revealed that 4,262 players with the surname Singh signed up, compared to 2,364 registrations under Smith. The Smith surname long synonymous with Australian cricket history now sits third on the list, while Williams rounds out the top five. 2023-24 registration date showed that a total of 4,262 Singh surnames registered in comparison to 2,364 of Smith surnames. — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 20, 2024 Inclusivity Driving the Change The rise in South Asian surnames is no coincidence. Cricket Australia has been actively working to promote inclusivity and broaden access to the sport through its Multicultural Action Plan. The initiative focuses on dismantling cultural and social barriers, creating equitable opportunities from grassroots cricket to the elite level, and valuing merit over background. By engaging deeply with multicultural communities, CA aims to make cricket an accessible and welcoming sport for all, while celebrating the diversity that is shaping the country's cricketing future. South Asian Participation Exceeds Targets Two Years Early As per The Indian Sun, South Asian Australian participation in cricket has grown exponentially. CA had set a goal of achieving 100,000 South Asian player registrations by 2027. Remarkably, this milestone has already been reached during the 2024–25 season two years ahead of schedule. This achievement is seen as a major success for CA's community engagement strategies, which have included outreach programs, school cricket initiatives, and greater visibility for multicultural talent in mainstream competitions.
SBS Australia
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
Jo Gowda: What's So Funny About Migrating
Our lives are so layered… we come here without any emotional support, and somehow we still show up. I try to tell those stories — the ones we live — in a fun, light-hearted way. Jo Gowda on finding humour in the hard stuff Follow SBS Spice on Instagram for latest updates and new chillies in the pod. Listen to more comedians on SBS Spice: Urooj & Anirban: Funny, Foreign & Political in Australia SBS Audio 14/04/2025 16:36 Prashasti Singh on Hindi, Anxiety and the Divine Feminine SBS Audio 24/04/2025 13:52 Kumar on being Queer, Candid and Comedy Royalty SBS Audio 25/04/2025 13:49 SBS Spice is your go-to for South Asian Australian culture, exploring what makes us tick—or ick. Catch us on your favourite podcast platforms: , , and the SBS Audio app. Tap the audio player to listen to the full episode.
SBS Australia
29-04-2025
- Business
- SBS Australia
Rattan Virk: Contesting Battleground Greenway for the Liberal Party
Aussies are earning up to $144,000 a year will receive up to $1,200 in tax relief when they lodge their tax return for the 2025 financial year. That's the first stage of the relief we are delivering. Rattan Virk on the Liberal Party's tax relief plans Tap the audio player to hear Liberal Party candidate Rattan Virk on cost of living relief, small business support, trade ties with India—and how she's making her case to Western Sydney voters this election. SBS Spice is your go-to for South Asian Australian culture, exploring what makes us tick — or ick. This interview is part of SBS Spice's coverage of the 2025 Australian federal election: Cassandra Fernando: Making Labor's Case for Re-Election SBS Audio 28/04/2025 22:02 From Labor to Australia's Voice: Fatima Payman's Political Reset SBS Audio 22/04/2025 25:05 Politics, Power and Pushback with Mehreen Faruqi SBS Audio 05/03/2025 26:38 Catch us on your favourite podcast platforms: , , and the SBS Audio app. Follow SBS Spice on Instagram for the latest updates and new chillies in the pod.
SBS Australia
28-04-2025
- Business
- SBS Australia
Cassandra Fernando: Making Labor's Case for Re-Election
We are working to get 20% off student HECS debt. That's a lot of money for a student. Cassandra Fernando on Labor's plans for HECS debt relief Tap the audio player to hear Labor MP Cassandra Fernando on cost of living pressures, housing, HECS relief—and how Labor is making its case to voters this election. SBS Spice is your go-to for South Asian Australian culture, exploring what makes us tick — or ick. This interview is part of SBS Spice's coverage of the 2025 Australian federal election: SBS Audio 22/04/2025 25:05 SBS Audio 05/03/2025 26:38 Catch us on your favourite podcast platforms: , , and the SBS Audio app. Follow SBS Spice on Instagram for the latest updates and new chillies in the pod.
