Anshul Kamboj made his international debut for India in the ongoing Manchester Test against England. However, he was not in the Test team. He was kept in the India ‘A’ team to play against England Lions. Kamboj returned home after playing. However, he was disappointed when Akashdeep and Arshdeep Singh got injured.
He made his Ranji Trophy debut against Tripura in February 2022. And last year, he became the third bowler to take 10 wickets in an innings. So far, the pacer has taken 79 wickets in 24 first-class matches.
Last season, Kamboj took 17 wickets in 10 matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. In that, Haryana won the trophy for the first time. He made his IPL debut last year. He played three matches for Mumbai. This time, Chennai bought him for Rs 3 crore 40 lakh.
‘I asked Satish Rana (Kamboj’s childhood coach) to bowl separately. He was overweight. I wanted to fix that. I never thought that one day he would play for India. From the day I took him to the academy, he became addicted to cricket. That became his life,’ he added.
FAQ
Who is Anshul Kamboj?
Anshul Kamboj is a young Indian cricketer who was part of India A’s squad and made a surprise debut for the senior team in the Manchester Test during the India vs England series in 2025.
Why was Anshul Kamboj’s debut considered unexpected?
He was originally part of the India A squad and not expected to feature in the main team. However, due to last-minute changes or injuries, he was included in the Test team and made a remarkable impact.
How did Anshul perform in the Manchester Test?
Anshul Kamboj delivered an outstanding performance, contributing significantly with the ball and earning praise for his calm, composed debut under pressure.
What made his debut special?
His journey from the India A side to becoming a key performer in a high-pressure Test match was inspiring. Few expected him to play, and even fewer expected him to shine on such a big stage.
