India’s key pacers have been ruled out of the India tour of England due to injury and will miss the remaining Test matches. It opened an excellent opportunity for another young talent, Anshul Kamboj.
He joined the Indian squad ahead of the Manchester Test and became the 318th player to represent India in a Test match at the age of 24. He dismissed Ben Duckett as his first test wicket after he made 94 runs off 100 deliveries.
Anshul’s Life Overview
Anshul was born in Karnal, Haryana, on December 6, 2000. He belongs to a farming family in Fazilpur village and began formal training at Rana Brothers’ cricket academy in Karnal under his childhood coach Satish Rana.
In the early days, he represented Haryana at the U-14 level and was also part of India’s U-19 squad. He also played Youth Test Matches against South Africa in 2019. He trained at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru under V.V.S. Laxman and Glenn McGrath.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Anshul Kamboj |
| Born | December 6, 2000 |
| Batting Style | Right-hand Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium pace |
| Playing Role | Bowling All-rounder |
| Teams Played For | Haryana, India U-19, India A, India C, Mumbai Indians (IPL 2024), Chennai Super Kings (IPL 2025), India (Test team) |
Anshul Kamboj IPL Journey and Stats
Chennai Super Kings brought Anshul for INR 3.4 crore in the IPL 2205 mega auction. He was in such high demand that the Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants, and Delhi Capitals were also vying to include him in their squads.
His base price was INR 30 lakh, but his recent performance in Ranji and Duleep Trophy boosted his value.
In IPL 2024, he played for MI, where he appeared in only 2 games and finished with two wickets to his name. His ability to swing and seam the ball both ways, combined with his outstanding domestic performance, made him a valuable asset for any team.
In 11 IPL matches, he has taken 10 wickets with an economy of 9.
| Attribute | Stats |
|---|---|
| Tournament | IPL |
| Matches | 11 |
| Innings | 11 |
| Balls | 189 |
| Runs | 286 |
| Wickets | 10 |
| Best Bowling Inning (BBI) | 3/13 |
| Best Bowling Match (BBM) | 3/13 |
| Average | 28.6 |
| Economy | 9.07 |
| Strike Rate | 18.9 |
Kamboj’s Domestic Career Highlights
Here is Anshul Kamboj’s impressive domestic career:
Kamboj Bowling Domestic Career
| Format | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Best Bowling(inning ) | Average | Economy | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class | 24 | 41 | 79 | 10/49 | 22.88 | 3.1 | 2 | 1 |
| List A | 25 | 25 | 40 | 4/22 | 20.2 | 4.14 | – | – |
| T20 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 3/12 | 20.2 | 8 | – | – |
Kamboj Batting Domestic Career
| Format | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Average | SR | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Class | 24 | 34 | 486 | 51* | 16.2 | 73.08 | 1 | 58 | 22 |
| List A | 25 | 9 | 55 | 19* | 9.16 | 161.76 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| T20s | 30 | 16 | 66 | 17 | 13.2 | 111.86 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Anshul Bowling Strength
His strength is his disciplined bowling, ability to generate bounce, and effective seam movements at a speed of around 135-139 km/h. Even MS Dhoni praised his consistency in line and length. He hits a good length area consistently and creates wicket chances by making batsmen play close to the stumps.
Kamboj is known for his ability to stick to the plan under pressure and adapt well to conditions. His length control and ability to make the ball wobble before reaching the batsman, and deceptive pace are praised by Sthpen Fleming and R Ashwin.
Anshul Kamboj Historic 10-wicket Haul
Anshul became the highlight when he took all 10 wickets in a single innings during a Ranji Trophy 2024-25 match for Haryana against Kerala in Rohtak. In Kerala’s first innings, he took 10 wickets for just 49 runs. He then became the third bowler in Ranji history to claim all 10 wickets after Bengal’s Premangsu Chatterjee and Rajasthan’s Pradeep Sunderam.
Conclusion: Anshul Kamboj joined the Indian Squad in the Absence of Akashdeep
Anshul Kamboj’s journey from a small village in Haryana to India’s Test squad against England is a true example of talent and hard work. His Ranji and Duleep Trophy performances prove that he can be India’s next pace-bowling star.
As he began his international career, fans and selectors expected him to deliver his best to become the future of Indian cricket.
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