ISSUE
Friday, August 15, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 72
While expecting a Kiwi-Indian Black Caps may not be sensational news for many as there has already been many Indian-descent Black Caps, although it doesn’t take anything away from the grit and determination it takes for an individual to rise to become a member of much loved Black Caps.
However expecting a Kiwi-IndianAll in near future would be exciting and path-breaking for many in the Indian community in New Zealand.
The only reason of this assertion is that the Indians are globally renowned for their passion for the game of cricket.
Interest in Rugby, though, is rising back in India, especially in the states like West Bengal, yet it is a recent development to have any significant impact on the large number of Indian diaspora around the world, including in New Zealand.
Indian diaspora, including the Kiwi-Indians, still carry a DNA of cricket in our blood wherever they have gone outside India in the world.
Defying these odds, one young Indian-descent player, Sehnil Singh, is determined to embark on a path-breaking journey by making significant progress towards becoming a possible first ever Indian-All Blacks – a tag sufficient to drive many in community crazy.
Shneil Singh was among seven others young players from the Waikato junior to be selected for the Craig Philpott's first New Zealand under-20s squad.
Playing for New Zealand under-20 can be the launch pad to a professional rugby career according to many experts.
Singh, a third generation Kiwi-Indian belongs to the traditional farming community of the Indian state of Punjab, and his parents also own a farm in Orini in North Waikato.
The family lives in Gordonton.
Many early coaches of Singh have attributed his discipline, grit, and determination demonstrated on the rugby field to his farming background.
Indian Weekender is trying to get in touch with Sehnil Singh and his family in Waikato to get more information about his journey so far.
Watch this space to know more about our Kiwi-Indian Shneil Singh.
While expecting a Kiwi-Indian Black Caps may not be sensational news for many as there has already been many Indian-descent Black Caps, although it doesn’t take anything away from the grit and determination it takes for an individual to rise to become a member of much loved Black Caps.
However...
While expecting a Kiwi-Indian Black Caps may not be sensational news for many as there has already been many Indian-descent Black Caps, although it doesn’t take anything away from the grit and determination it takes for an individual to rise to become a member of much loved Black Caps.
However expecting a Kiwi-IndianAll in near future would be exciting and path-breaking for many in the Indian community in New Zealand.
The only reason of this assertion is that the Indians are globally renowned for their passion for the game of cricket.
Interest in Rugby, though, is rising back in India, especially in the states like West Bengal, yet it is a recent development to have any significant impact on the large number of Indian diaspora around the world, including in New Zealand.
Indian diaspora, including the Kiwi-Indians, still carry a DNA of cricket in our blood wherever they have gone outside India in the world.
Defying these odds, one young Indian-descent player, Sehnil Singh, is determined to embark on a path-breaking journey by making significant progress towards becoming a possible first ever Indian-All Blacks – a tag sufficient to drive many in community crazy.
Shneil Singh was among seven others young players from the Waikato junior to be selected for the Craig Philpott's first New Zealand under-20s squad.
Playing for New Zealand under-20 can be the launch pad to a professional rugby career according to many experts.
Singh, a third generation Kiwi-Indian belongs to the traditional farming community of the Indian state of Punjab, and his parents also own a farm in Orini in North Waikato.
The family lives in Gordonton.
Many early coaches of Singh have attributed his discipline, grit, and determination demonstrated on the rugby field to his farming background.
Indian Weekender is trying to get in touch with Sehnil Singh and his family in Waikato to get more information about his journey so far.
Watch this space to know more about our Kiwi-Indian Shneil Singh.
Leave a Comment