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Express Tribune
04-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
About Tanveer Sangha, Australia's surprise inclusion in semi-final against India
Australia's decision to include young leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha in their squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against India has surprised many. The 21-year-old, of Indian descent, has been making waves in domestic cricket but had yet to make his mark on the international stage before his selection. Sangha, having played only 3 ODIs prior to Tuesday's match, is still inexperienced at the highest level. Born in Sydney to Indian and Fijian parents, Sangha's journey to the Australian national team has been nothing short of remarkable. His father, Joga Singh, a taxi driver, hails from a village near Jalandhar, Punjab, while his mother, Upjeet Kaur, works as an accountant in Sydney. Despite his roots, Sangha's cricketing aspirations were always tied to Australia, where he honed his craft from a young age. Sangha first gained attention when he emerged as Australia's leading wicket-taker in the 2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, picking up 15 wickets at an impressive average of 11.46. His performances led to a state contract with New South Wales at just 18 years old, and he quickly climbed the ranks, making his Big Bash League debut for Sydney Thunder in 2020. He finished as the tournament's third-highest wicket-taker, claiming 21 scalps at an economy of just over eight runs per over. His rapid rise continued when he was named in Australia's T20I squad for their series against New Zealand in 2021, and he made his international debut in August 2023 against South Africa. Sangha announced himself with a stunning 4-31 in four overs, the best figures by an Australian on T20I debut in nearly two decades. At 21, he became the youngest Australian to claim four wickets in a T20I. Sangha's ability to turn the ball sharply, coupled with his fearless approach, made him a valuable asset for Australia heading into the 2023 World Cup. His selection highlights the team's faith in young talent and their need for quality spin options in subcontinental conditions. As Sangha steps onto the global stage, all eyes will be on the young spinner to see if he can make a lasting impact on cricket's biggest stage.
Associated Press
04-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Australia wins toss and opts to bat against India in the first Champions Trophy semifinal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Australia won the toss and opted to bat against India in the first semifinal of the 2025 Champions Trophy on Tuesday. The two sides meet in a re-match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup final in Ahmedabad, which Australia won for its sixth ODI title. India had topped group A with three successive wins over Bangladesh, hosts Pakistan and New Zealand. Australia finished second in group B with wins over England and Afghanistan. Its game against group B toppers South Africa was rained out. in Lahore on Wednesday. India lost its 14th successive toss dating back to the Cricket World Cup final. India is unchanged from their previous game on Sunday and once again lines up with four spinners, with Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya the two pace options. Varun Chakravarthy, who took 5-42 against New Zealand, joins Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav as India's spin options. Australia will face different conditions than it encountered in Lahore and Rawalpindi. The ODI World Champions have opted for three spinners. Leg spin bowler Tanveer Sangha comes in for pacer Spencer Johnson, while Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell provide other spin options. Australia has made two changes with 21-year-old Cooper Connolly coming in for injured Matthew Short. Connolly also bowls left-arm spin. The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium should aid spin through the game. The square has showcased a two-paced nature across the three games here, and the semifinal should be no different. —— Line-ups: Australia: Cooper Connolly, Travis Head, Steve Smith (captain), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha ___
