Australia T20 captain Mitch Marsh predicts a bright future for Tanveer Sangha following the leg-spinner's stunning international debut in South Africa.
Sangha was rushed into the XI for the series-opening T20 clash against South Africa in Durban after Adam Zampa woke up sick on the day of the match.
Instead of being overawed by the occasion, Sangha thrived in the heat of battle, snaring 4-31 to help lead Australia to a crushing 111-run victory.
It was the best bowling performance by an Australian man on T20I debut since Michael Kasprowicz snared 4-29 in 2005.
Sangha is just 21, but he's already shown great signs for NSW in first-class cricket and for the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League.
"I don't think Tanveer's heart rate gets over 100," Marsh said.
"He was in the gym when he found out (he was playing), and he was pretty chilled and said he was ready to go.
"It appears he keeps it very simple, which will hold him in good stead for top-level cricket.
"His demeanour is fantastic. I'm sure he was nervous, but you couldn't tell for a young kid. The way he bowled was outstanding.
"He's got a great smile, so hopefully we see it for many years to come."
Zampa is likely to be ready to return for game two on Friday (Saturday AEST), meaning Australia face a tough selection dilemma following Sangha's hot debut.
Even if Sangha is squeezed out of the side for now, Marsh has full faith the youngster will shine whenever called upon.
"Tanveer is a very attacking bowler," Marsh said.
"Like Zamps, he's a wicket taker for us and we use him through the middle overs when we know teams are going to have to come hard at them.
"There'll be days where they go for runs, but we back them in to get wickets throughout the middle overs.
"So for Tanveer to come in and fill in for Zamps this game and do a really good job for us, it's a really good sign for Australian cricket."
Marsh (92no off 49 balls) and Tim David (64 off 28) helped lift Australia to 6-226, before Sangha and Marcus Stoinis (3-18) combined for seven wickets to skittle South Africa for 115.
David struggled at times during the recent The Hundred season in England, but he was on fire against South Africa with seven fours and four sixes.
"The great thing about Tim is he's very level headed. He knows his role in T20 cricket can be inconsistent," Marsh said.
"But his ability to win us matches is why he's in this team.
"We've got full faith. I want him to play however he wants to play every game.
"I know that if he does that, he'll win us games. He's an outstanding asset for Australian cricket."
