Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 26/11/2001 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Liverpool, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Latest News about Tanveer Sangha
2026
Tanveer Sangha was drafted into Australia's T20I squad to face India, replacing Adam Zampa who was unavailable due to personal reasons. At 23 years old, Sangha has seven T20I caps and is currently the leading wicket-taker in Australia's men's T20Is, with recent strong performances including seven wickets in three ODI matches for Australia A against India A and 10 wickets in four matches for New South Wales in the One-Day Cup.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Tani |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| East Hills Boys High School, Sydney |
Personal Life
| Religion | Sikhism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | He is single. |
Family
| Father | Joga Sangha (Taxi driver) |
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| Mother | Upjeet Singh (Accountant) |
| Siblings | He has an elder sister, Simran Singh. |
Career
| International Debut | T20I: 30/08/2023 vs South Africa at Kingsmead (4-31); ODI: 12/09/2023 vs South Africa at Senwes Park |
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| Coach/Mentor | Fawad Ahmed |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Leg-break spin |
| Awards | Wests Group Macarthur Elite Sports Person of the Year Award in the Wests Sports Council 23rd Annual Sports Awards in 2021 |
| Notable Achievements | Best T20I debut return by an Australian bowler in nearly two decades (4-31); Youngest Australian to take four wickets in a Men's T20I match; Leading wicket-taker in Australia's men's T20Is; 21 wickets in BBL 2020-21 season (highest for any spinner that season); Australia's leading wicket-taker at the 2020 U19 World Cup (15 wickets in 6 matches at 11.46 average) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Tanveer Sangha is an Indian-Australian cricketer who gained attention in 2023 for being a potential player in Australia's ODI World Cup team. | |
| 2. His father relocated from India to Australia in 1997 on a student visa. | |
| 3. Encouraged by his father, Sangha initially explored various sports before focusing on cricket. | |
| 4. 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. | |
| 5. 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. | |
| 6. His first-class debut was in 2021 for New South Wales, where he showcased his skills with both bat and ball. | |
| 7. 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. | |
| 8. Joining Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League, Sangha emerged as a top wicket-taker in the 2020-21 season. | |
| 9. Though selected for Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred and Washington Freedom in the Major League Cricket, he did not play any matches. | |
| 10. Sangha looks up to Yuzvendra Chahal and aims to play alongside him in the IPL. | |
| 11. He had a setback in 2022 due to a back injury but focused on improving his skills at the MRF Academy. | |
| 12. Selected for the 2023 ODI World Cup squad, Sangha caught the eye of Ricky Ponting, who recommended him to Cricket Australia's selection board. | |
| 13. In addition to his professional career, Sangha mentors young cricketers at a local club. | |
| 14. He made his Big Bash League debut for Sydney Thunder on 12 December 2020 against Melbourne Stars. | |
| 15. He was Australia's leading wicket-taker at the 2020 U19 World Cup in South Africa with 15 wickets in 6 matches at an average of 11.46. | |
| 16. His first-class debut was on 27/10/2021 for New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield; List A debut on 24/11/2021 in the Marsh One-Day Cup. |