Eleven-year-old Svanik Reddy Guduru’s cricketing journey began with a memorable encounter. Watching Sydney Thunder play was special, but it was seeing Tanveer Sangha in action that left a lasting impression. The leg spinner, a star of Australian cricket, also happens to be the most celebrated junior cricketer to have come through Svanik’s club, Ingleburn RSL Cricket Club.
This week, Svanik, alongside his teammates and volunteers, visited Cricket Central for an event close to the club’s heart—a dedication to Sangha. The club marked its connection to the cricketing sensation by purchasing a picket in his name as part of the Cricket NSW Foundation’s “Purchase a Picket” initiative.
“Tanveer still trains at the club sometimes, with his dad,” said club president and Under 11s coach Gerrard Riley. The revelation spurred young players like Svanik to consider extra practice sessions at the club nets, hoping to follow in Sangha’s footsteps.
The initiative allows donors to contribute towards cricket’s development and have their names displayed on plaques at Cricket Central. Ingleburn RSL chose to honour Sangha, acknowledging his rise from local cricket to international stardom, while supporting the sport’s growth. “The proceeds will help develop cricket, keeping juniors engaged and fostering new talent,” Riley explained.
Established in the 1960s, Ingleburn RSL celebrates its diverse roots, boasting 11 junior teams, including mixed squads where boys and girls play together. Emily Schafer, a talented U14s player who also competes in the Brewer Shield U18s, recalled meeting Sangha in 2023. “I told him I play for the club, and he seemed genuinely happy. He mentioned he’d heard about the upgrades and wanted to visit,” she shared.
Jake Balnave, Head of the Cricket NSW Foundation, highlighted the importance of such initiatives. “This campaign builds connections and gives back to the game. Thanks to the generosity of clubs like Ingleburn RSL, we’re able to make cricket more accessible, whether through reducing costs, providing equipment, or creating inclusive programs.”
For Ingleburn RSL, the picket isn’t just a tribute—it’s a beacon of inspiration. As Sangha continues to make waves on the international stage, his legacy fuels dreams back home, one young cricketer at a time.
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