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Who Is Anshul Kamboj? Ex-MI Pacer Who Took 10 Ranji Trophy Wickets In An Innings

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Anshul Kamboj picked 10 wickets in an innings vs Kerala [Source: @04Navya, @CricCrazyJohns/x.com]Anshul Kamboj picked 10 wickets in an innings vs Kerala [Source: @04Navya, @CricCrazyJohns/x.com]

Haryana's fast-bowling all-rounder, Anshul Kamboj, is the latest name everyone’s buzzing about in the Indian cricket scene. The young pacer just pulled off a rare ten-wicket haul in the Ranji Trophy, putting his name in the limelight and turning heads everywhere.

Kamboj made history with his recent 10-49 against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy, becoming only the third player to do so in the tournament’s long history. This feat follows his eight-wicket haul (8-69) in the Duleep Trophy a few months back. With these performances, he’s now a name to watch out for.

Here’s a closer look at this rising star from Haryana.

Who is Anshul Kamboj?

Anshul Kamboj is a pace bowler from Haryana who knows can bat as well. He’s only 23 and already making waves in domestic cricket. In 18 First-Class matches, he has bagged 47 wickets and with the bat, he has an average of 16.27. Kamboj first entered the senior domestic scene in the 2022-23 season but he was around the India U-19 setup before that.

A Break in the IPL with Mumbai Indians

Anshul made his IPL debut with Mumbai Indians in 2024. He played his first game against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede, replacing Gerald Coetzee. Though he only played three matches for MI, his energy and raw talent left an impression.

Kamboj’s pace touched the high 130s, and he even took two wickets in his short stint. With his recent form, he’s expected to be one of the hot picks at the IPL 2025 auction.

Ashwin’s Big Thumbs-Up

It’s one thing to get noticed, but getting praised by Ravichandran Ashwin? That’s huge. Before the IPL 2024 auction, Ashwin spoke highly of Kamboj on his YouTube channel, predicting that teams would be all over him.

He highlighted Kamboj’s knack for bowling hard lengths and his solid performance in the powerplay and death overs. While Kamboj only got one bid, MI snagged him for INR 20 lakh, proving that Ashwin knew what he was talking about.

Will Kamboj Fetch a Bid at IPL 2025 Auction?

With his recent heroics, Kamboj is set to be one of the big names in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Fans and teams will be eager to see where he’ll go next. This is just the start for him, and the cricketing community will be waiting to see what’s coming next.