Sandu, first Indian-Australian cricketer, set to make history

8 Aug 2012, 11:06 am   -   Source: SBS
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Sandhu hopes to shine for Aussies. (Getty Images)

Sandhu hopes to shine for Aussies. (Getty Images)

Sydney Thunder quick Gurinder Singh Sandhu will make history when he becomes the first Australian of Indian origin to represent Australia in international cricket.

Australia's first cricketer of Indian origin

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Sydney Thunder quick Gurinder Singh Sandhu, is set to make history as he becomes the first Australian of Indian origin to represent Australia at the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Brisbane.

Sandhu, 19, born in Faridkot in Punjab, India was brought up in Sydney by his father and his passion for cricket started at five years of age playing, like most kids do, in the backyard with his father.

Now, set to play at the international cricket tournament, experts believe the talented fast bowler could be one of the stars of the Youth World Cup.

In an interview with SBS News Radio, cricket Australia’s General Manager Peter Young says the game has generally been perceived as an “Anglo-Saxon” sport in Australia. However, he is hopeful and looks forward to seeing more multicultural Australians make their way up into the Australian cricket team.

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Wag - from Sydney, 10 months ago

At last someting interesting happening with Australian cricket

It took a long, long time coming

FranklySpeaking - from Rowville Needs Railway, 11 months ago

Finally the selectors have awaken - like Rip Van Winkle's slumber. Talent abounds in the multicultural melting pot of Australia and football - the world game - has been the only sport really tapping into this hidden wealth of talent. Hockey, too, has yet to draw on these resources. Perhaps basketball and swimming will be next?

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