Australian under-19 hero Harjas Singh is unsure if his liking for “slapping” spinners is due to the strength he’s developed in his wrists from twirling swords.
Top scorer in Australia’s recent under-19 World Cup triumph against India in South Africa two weeks ago, Harjas sounds as Aussie as his teammates but has a strong Sikh upbringing which includes the martial art of Gatka.
Harjas Singh with the under-19 World Cup and wearing his winner’s medal at Cricket NSW headquarters.Credit: Edwina Pickles
“It’s sword fighting, sword spinning, heavy spears, and a lot of footwork-based stuff as well,” Harjas said.
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“They’re heavy, heavy spears, and it gets really tiring on your wrist and the more you do it, the stronger you get. So that’s probably got something to do with it.
“I just feel confident. I feel I’ve got better wrists than a lot of the boys over here. Maybe that’s something to do with my sub-continental heritage, I’m not sure. I think spin has got more boundary offers, being able to hit the same ball in different places. It’s similar with pace, but I don’t feel as effective against pace.”
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