Anshul Kamboj
Anshul Kamboj is an Indian international cricketer. He plays as a right-handed batsman and he bowled as a right-arm medium pace bowler while doing all-rounder duties. Kamboj plays domestic cricket for the Haryana cricket team and he has played in the Indian Premier League for teams which include Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. He made his Test debut in 2025 against England cricket team.[1][2]
Early Life
Anshul Kamboj was born on 6 December 2000 in India. He showed his strong passion for cricket at a young age while he developed his bowling all-rounder skills through his participation in age-group cricket and domestic competitions.[3]
Career
Anshul Kamboj is an upcoming Indian bowling all-rounder who demonstrates his capacity to perform during critical situations through his reliable bowling skills. He commenced his professional career with the Haryana cricket team during 2022 and achieved rapid success through his outstanding displays in domestic matches.
Domestic Career
Kamboj commenced his first-class career with the Haryana cricket team in the 2021–22 Ranji Trophy on 17 February 2022. He subsequently debuted in T20 matches during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in October 2022 and started his List A career during the Vijay Hazare Trophy in November 2022. His performance during limited-overs matches demonstrated his ability to take wickets consistently which included 17 dismissals in the 2023–24 Vijay Hazare Trophy. He played a crucial role in Haryana's championship victory. His performances earned him recognition and selection in higher-level tournaments.
He claimed 16 wickets in three matches during the 2024–25 Duleep Trophy while playing for India C which resulted in him receiving the Player of the Tournament award. Kamboj accomplished the uncommon achievement of taking all ten wickets during a Ranji Trophy inning in November 2024. This made him the third bowler in history to achieve this milestone.
Mumbai Indians signed him in 2024 and Chennai Super Kings acquired him during the IPL 2025 Mega Auction for a price of ₹3.4 crore.
International Career
Kamboj received selection for India's team in the 2025 Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy against England. He made his Test debut during the fourth match at Old Trafford Cricket Ground. He made an immediate impact by taking his first Test wicket which resulted in the dismissal of England opener Ben Duckett.
Work and Contributions
Anshul Kamboj is regarded as a promising bowling all-rounder in Indian cricket. His match-winning domestic cricket performances enable him to contribute through his batting and bowling skills which make him an essential player for his teams in all cricket formats.
Awards and Recognition
Anshul Kamboj has earned recognition for his impressive performances in domestic cricket. The Duleep Trophy 2024-25 tournament named him Player of the Tournament because he displayed exceptional skills in all aspects of the game. In 2024, he achieved a rare milestone by taking all 10 wickets in a single innings in the Ranji Trophy, placing him among an elite group of bowlers. His crucial contribution to the victory of the Haryana cricket team in the Vijay Hazare Trophy established him as a match-winning player.
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- ↑ =ESPNcricinfo Anshul Kamboj . Retrieved 6 April 2026
- ↑ =ESPNcricinfo India A ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024/25 Squad . Retrieved 6 April 2026
- ↑ =SPORTSTAR Anshul Kamboj sold to Chennai Super Kings for Rs 3.4 crore in IPL 2025 auction . Retrieved 6 April 2026