Anshul, Kamboj and India
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With pace, precision, and a cold-blooded focus, Anshul Kamboj is storming into India’s U-19 spotlight. Nicknamed the ‘AK 47’, he’s fast becoming one of India’s most exciting young pacers — and he’s just getting started.
Meet Anshul Kamboj - Haryana pacer who took 10 wickets in an innings in Ranji Trophy, makes India debut in Manchester
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Anshul Kamboj has taken a long road to live his ultimate dream, playing Test cricket for India. The 24-year-old was one of the favourites to be picked
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Asian News International on MSNAnshul Kamboj makes Test debut at Old Trafford; family, coach celebrate proud momentIt was a moment of pride and emotion for family of pacer Anshul Kamboj as he made his Test debut for India in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester.Anshul, who has been knocking on the doors of international cricket with consistent performances in domestic cricket,
But what impressed Gill and Gambhir was Kamboj's ability to score runs while batting at no.9. In the second unofficial Test against England Lions in Northampton, Kamboj scored 51 not out in 86 balls an forged a 149-run stand (179 balls) for the unbroken eighth-wicket stand along with Tanush Kotian. Kamboj's knock included five fours and a six.
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After announcing his debut, the official account of BCCI shared an old video of Anshul Kamboj running through the Kerala line-up. "Shine on, young lad," read the caption.
Anshul Kamboj has become the 11th player from India to make his Test debut at Manchester. He becomes the first player in 35 years to debut at Old Trafford in Tests for India after the great Anil Kumble in 1990.
Comparing Anshul Kamboj's skills to Zaheer Khan and Jasprit Bumrah, former India off-spinner R Ashwin said that the Haryana pacer understood the requirements of the team better than most fast bowlers around.
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Ashwin hails decision to include Anshul Kamboj in ManchesterFormer India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin lavished praise on debutant Anshul Kamboj following the pacer’s inclusion in the Indian playing XI for the fourth Test against England in Manchester. Ashwin, who had previously backed the 24-year-old ...