Canberra, Aug. 11 -- Cricket Australia's 2024-25 census has revealed that 103,232 South Asian Australians were registered for cricket participation in the 2024-25 season, achieving a strategic target of 100,000 registered participants set for 2027, two years ahead of schedule.

For the sixth consecutive season, Singh was the most common surname among registered players, followed by Patel, Smith, Sharma and Williams, a reflection of the diverse community's growing presence in Australian cricket, as per a press release from Cricket Australia.

Recent selections in the Australian pathway cricket further highlight this progress:

Jason Sangha and Niv Krishna touring the MRF Academy in Chennai for a 13-day tour with the Australia Men's develop...