Australia T20 captain Mitch Marsh predicts a brilliant future for Tanveer Sangha following the leg-spinner’s beautiful worldwide debut in South Africa.
Sangha was rushed into the XI for the series-opening T20 conflict towards South Africa in Durban after Adam Zampa awakened sick on the day of the match.
Instead of being overawed by the event, Sangha thrived within the warmth of battle, snaring 4-31 to assist lead Australia to a crushing 111-run victory.
It was the most effective bowling efficiency by an Australian man on T20I debut since Michael Kasprowicz snared 4-29 in 2005.
Sangha is simply 21, however he is already proven nice indicators for NSW in first-class cricket and for the Sydney Thunder within the Big Bash League.
“I don’t think Tanveer’s heart rate gets over 100,” Marsh mentioned.
“He was in the gym when he found out (he was playing), and he was pretty chilled and said he was ready to go.
“It seems he retains it quite simple, which can maintain him in good stead for top-level cricket.
“His demeanour is fantastic. I’m sure he was nervous, but you couldn’t tell for a young kid. The way he bowled was outstanding.
“He’s bought a fantastic smile, so hopefully we see it for a few years to come back.”
Zampa is likely to be ready to return for game two on Friday (Saturday AEST), meaning Australia face a tough selection dilemma following Sangha’s hot debut.
Even if Sangha is squeezed out of the side for now, Marsh has full faith the youngster will shine whenever called upon.
“Tanveer is a really attacking bowler,” Marsh mentioned.
“Like Zamps, he is a wicket taker for us and we use him by means of the center overs after we know groups are going to have to come back laborious at them.
“There’ll be days where they go for runs, but we back them in to get wickets throughout the middle overs.
“So for Tanveer to come back in and fill in for Zamps this recreation and do a extremely good job for us, it is a actually good signal for Australian cricket.”
Marsh (92no off 49 balls) and Tim David (64 off 28) helped lift Australia to 6-226, before Sangha and Marcus Stoinis (3-18) combined for seven wickets to skittle South Africa for 115.
David struggled at times during the recent The Hundred season in England, but he was on fire against South Africa with seven fours and four sixes.
“The beauty of Tim is he is very stage headed. He is aware of his function in T20 cricket could be inconsistent,” Marsh mentioned.
“But his capacity to win us matches is why he is on this crew.
“We’ve got full faith. I want him to play however he wants to play every game.
“I do know that if he does that, he’ll win us video games. He’s an impressive asset for Australian cricket.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
