Zampa Out, New Spin Sensation IN! Will Tanveer Sangha Shine Against India?

The eagerly awaited ODI series between Australia and India will see a major reshuffle of their spin-bowling stocks, with Tanveer Sangha called up to replace veteran leg-spinner Adam Zampa. Zampa has stepped away to be with his wife Harriet as they expect the arrival of their second child – an entirely logical, human decision for one of Australia’s most successful limited-overs bowlers.

Zampa, who was named Player-of-the-Match in the recent third ODI, will leave a big hole in the team but this opportunity is massive for Sangha!

Tanveer Sangha: Australia’s fresh spin hope

Tanveer Sangha, who is only 23, is seen as one of Australia‘s best up-and-coming spin bowlers. He’s already made an impact playing for his country. Since he started playing, he’s quickly risen to fame, especially after his amazing four-wicket game against South Africa.

Sangha was born in Sydney to Indian parents. He started out as a fast bowler but changed to leg-spin when he was a young teen. This gives him a special edge, showing he has great natural control and can make the ball turn sharply. These skills helped him quickly move up in the New South Wales and Australian youth teams.

India​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Tour: A Test Most Essential

Tanveer Sangha will gain a lot from the tour in India. To put it simply, he has made his ODI and T20I debuts in 2023 and was even a traveling spare during the squad’s triumphant ODI World Cup campaign, so he is not a stranger to the intense atmosphere of international cricket.

His presence in the Australian squad, which is a cast of multi-format stars that changes from game to game, suggests that the selectors trust his ability to deliver in the subcontinent. This confrontation against a strong Indian batting lineup will be a tough test of his character and skill, thus giving him a brilliant opportunity to secure his spot as the next leading spin bowler of Australia alongside the team’s other rotating T20 ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌specialists.