Teen bowler Tanveer Sangha signed to Sydney Thunder roster for next two BBL seasons
He’s the Campbellown cricket teen keen to make his mark in the upcoming Big Bash after being signed onto the Sydney Thunder playing roster.
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Campbelltown cricket teen Tanveer Sangha has vowed to bowl “without fear” if sent into battle in the upcoming Big Bash League.
A nominee for the Macarthur Chronicle’s Junior Sport Star of the Year in July, just four months later Sangha is eyeing off a debut in the BBL after being signed to the Sydney Thunder roster for the next two seasons.
At 17 years and 346 days, Sangha is Thunder’s second youngest recruit with Jake Doran (17 years and 311 days) still the youngest when signed in 2014.
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Despite his youth, the talented Campbelltown Camden Ghosts leg spin sensation, who made his first grade debut last season and finished it with 19 wickets at an average of 26.21, believes he is up for the challenge.
“You need to be mentally tough to bowl leg-spin in T20,” Sangha said. “You’re an attacking player, not a run-saving bowler.
“That means you need to attack even if you’re hit for a few boundaries. You need to understand the batsman risks a lot when they hit the ball in the air.
“I’ve found if a batter hits a good shot, I can learn what I need to do next time. It’s a matter of being mentally tough to keep throwing it up there and challenging the batsmen, to out-think them.
“I reckon the biggest thing as a leg-spinner is to back yourself - and your ability.”
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Last November Sangha was named a BBL Thunder development player and in January the youngster, with his sights firmly set on representing Australia, took five wickets in three matches for the Australian under 19 side.
Thunder coach Shane Bond said it has been proven youth can master the art of leg-spin and has faith in the teenager.
“When it comes to Tanveer’s skill and ability, I have no problems thinking he can take the step up and play successfully in the Big Bash League,” he said.
“Even when he came into our team environment last year – and as young as he was - he just got stuck in.
“We have a lot of confidence he’ll be a very successful player, so we’re delighted to have him.”
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Sydney Thunder opens its BBL campaign against the Brisbane Heat at the Gabba on December 17.
Their first game in Sydney is on January 2.