New Sydney Thunder recruit Sam Whiteman believes that his teammate Tanveer Sangha has a big future ahead of him in Australian cricket.
Sangha, who recently turned 20, has made great strides early in his career after debuting for the Thunder in last season’s Big Bash where he took 21 wickets in 16 matches.
In the past month, Sangha has made his first-class debut for New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield and Marsh Cup and Whiteman says he has been impressed by the leg spinner.
“He got a good crack in the (Sheffield) Shield and One-Dayers and he’s done really well,” Whiteman said on SEN 1170 Breakfast.
“Being a teammate, he’s really really impressed me.
“Seems like he’s got a pretty mature head on his shoulders and he’s just a beautiful bowler.
“There’s going to be some big things from him in the future.”
Sangha represented Australia in the most recent iteration of the ICC Under-19 World Cup where he took 15 wickets at an average of 11.46.
Whiteman has joined the Sydney Thunder after a lengthy stint with the Perth Scorchers and says he’s thankful he doesn’t have to face Sangha as an opponent this season.
“Facing him in the nets (is a challenge),” Whiteman said.
“He’s definitely one of the more dangerous bowlers in the Big Bash.”
The Sydney Thunder will look to remain unbeaten in BBL|11 as they take on the Melbourne Stars on Friday night at the MCG.