Anshul Kamboj born on December 6, 2000, in Karnal, Haryana, Kamboj has represented teams like Haryana, India U19s, and Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL. Known for his disciplined bowling and consistency, he also boasts a growing reputation as a capable batsman in first-class cricket. His IPL debut for Mumbai Indians came in 2024 after being recognized for his promise by top players like R. Ashwin
Anshul Kamboj, a fast-bowling all-rounder from Haryana, recently made headlines by becoming the third bowler in Ranji Trophy history to claim all 10 wickets in an innings.
Domestic Career & Achievements
First-Class (Ranji Trophy / Duleep Trophy):
Kamboj has played 22 first‑class matches, taking 74 wickets at an average of 22.66, including two five‑wicket hauls and a historic ten‑wicket inning. 10/49 against Kerala in November 2024. This made him only the third bowler ever in Ranji Trophy history to claim all ten wickets in a single innings, and just the sixth Indian to do it in first‑class cricket overall.
List A :
- In 25 List‑A matches, he has taken 40 wickets at an average of 20.00, with a best of 4/22.
- His 17‑wicket haul in 10 matches helped Haryana claim the 2023–24 Vijay Hazare Trophy title.
T20 (Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy / Emerging Asia Cup):
- Over 24 T20 games, he has claimed 28 wickets at 19.85 average, with a best of 3/12.
- He also performed strongly for India Emerging in the T20 Asia Cup, delivering 3 for 33 against Pakistan Shaheens.
Duleep Trophy 2024-25:
Playing for India C, Kamboj take 16 wickets in three matches at an average of 17.12, earning Player of the Tournament honors.
IPL Journey
- 2024: Picked by Mumbai Indians at INR 20 lakhs in the auction
- 2025: After strong domestic seasons, he became a major auction name. CSK acquired him for INR 3.4 crore.
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Personal Life
Kamboj keeps his personal life private and concentrates on his growth as a person and his cricket career.
International Call
The Indian team is playing a five-Test series on the England tour. The fourth match of the series is to be played in Manchester. But before that, the team’s important bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep were out of the team due to injury. In such a situation, BCCI has expressed confidence in Anshul Kamboj.
