Pocket Profile: Rehaan Shyamsundar - Western Suburbs District Cricket Club
Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney | September 29, 2024
Rehaan Shyamsundar is an extremely skilful leg-spinning all-rounder for Western Suburbs District Cricket Club, known for his high level of energy during training and in matches.
During the first round of the 2024/25 season, Rehaan made his debut in 2nd grade against Sutherland at just 15 years of age, taking 2 for 40 off ten overs in a convincing victory.
Here's our player profile with Rehaan.
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What year were you born?
2009
Tell us about your cricket journey. Where did you start junior cricket, and the clubs you play for in senior cricket?
I started playing for Barker College in Year 5; my first club was Kissing Point CC, and then I played for Sydney Uni in Green Shield and Metros. I then played for Western Suburbs and the U17 Northern Territory side. I’ve also played Yorkshire Premier League cricket and 1st XI for Barker and Scarborough College.
If you can share with our readers how you would describe yourself as a cricketer?
Bowling all-rounder
What do you enjoy most about playing cricket?
The mateship, I enjoy getting to spend time around my teammates.
What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket so far?
Winning an all-school grand final for NSW
Who’s your favourite all-time cricketer?
AB De Villiers
Who is the fastest bowler you’ve played against?
Hayden Schiller, he is rapid
Who is the best spinner you’ve played against?
Tom Brooks
Who is the best wicketkeeper you’ve had the good fortune to play with?
Cadel McMahon
Who are the two players you’ve come to admire most in your club in terms of skills and competitive spirit?
James Barwise and Josh Clarke
What are the two attributes you like to see in a captain and leader?
Confidence in themselves and their teammates, and being able to offer support
Which artist would you like to see perform live?
Travis Scott
Who’s considered the biggest pest at your club?
Flynn Nicholls
A holiday destination you have always wanted to go to?
Brazil has been on my bucket list
Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?
Tiger Woods
Who are the three people in the world you’d love to meet and talk to?
Shane Warne, Kanye West and Megan Fox
What do you like to do to relax outside cricket?
Golf and going to the beach
What are your goals for this season?
I want to win a premiership for Western Suburbs, achieve the top 3 in club championships, and personally take 50 wickets and win as many games as I can for the team
