The kind of bowling Anshul on Old Trafford’s nets had indicated that the Test camp is not far from them. At the age of just 24, this all -rounder of Haryana has now become the 318th Test player of India. From the dusty pitches of Karnal to the historic plains of Old Trafford, the journey of Kamboj is his hard work, a continuous performance in every format.
Even though India is full of fast bowlers, Anshul Kamboj was seen in some different ways. High -arrow action, wrist and shoulder brilliant combination, control control, and continuously bowling in one area stands apart from the rest of the bowlers. On Monday, the way he harassed Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill and KL Rahul on the nets, he was able to be able to become a big bowler of the future, not just the bowlers in the line. Kamboj has amazing control in his hand, due to which his wrist does not know which ball will be inside and which will be taken out.
Anshul Kamboj made his debut in the Ranji Trophy in February 2022 with long stature, thin physique and fast cricketing understanding. There was no sensation in the beginning. The bus continued to put the accurate line-length and came into the eyes of the selectors. In November 2024, Kamboj’s career took an exciting turn. In the Ranji Trophy, he took 10 wickets for 49 runs against Kerala. He became the third player in the history of Ranji Trophy, which has done this feat. This performance brought him into the headlines overnight. Ashwin also tweeted: “Such players are rare who apply plans so sensible. There is a chance of match readings like Bumrah.
Kamboj’s talent is not limited to the red ball just. In the 2023–24 Vijay Hazare Trophy, he played a leading role in Haryana’s historic victory-17 wickets in 10 matches. His ability to take wickets under pressure and stop runs included him among the brightest stars of the tournament. His continuity caught the attention of IPL teams. Mumbai Indians gave him a chance in 2024, and even if he did not get much matches, everyone saw a glimpse of talent. Then came the IPL auction of 2025, where Chennai Super Kings expressed confidence in them for a hefty amount of ₹ 3.4 crore. His brilliant performance gave him a place in the India A team for the 2024 tour of England. There he impressed the selectors by taking 5 wickets in three innings under challenging circumstances.
When India’s leading fast bowlers were injured before the current Test series against England, then the call came today and Anshul Kamboj wore the Indian Test jersey. The journey started from the nets on the squad land, this journey has now reached the most green plains of Test cricket. It is not just a cap, the fruits of years of hard work, silence and self-confidence. Kamboj does not celebrate loudly on the ground and does not sled, as soon as Indian cricket is entering the new era of fast bowling, what is the next name to come from the fast bowlers and that name is Anshul Kamboj