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Anshul Kamboj made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday (May 6), when he faced Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Kamboj, aged 23, is a versatile player originating from Karnal, Haryana. His breakthrough came in the latest instalment of the regional fifty-over competition, where he distinguished himself. Contributing significantly to Haryana’s historic title victory, Kamboj emerged as one of the top wicket-takers, claiming an impressive tally of 17 wickets from a mere 10 matches.
Unveiling interesting facts about Anshul Kamboj
Early Life
Kamboj ven✨tured into the realm of competitive 🌟cricket when he was just 15, making his debut appearance in the Vijay Merchant Trophy 2015-16, an under-16 tournament representing Haryana. His journey continued as he contributed to Haryana’s campaigns in both the Vinoo Mankad U-19 tournament and the Coch Behar Trophy.
Net Bowler for RCB
He was chosen as a net bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during IPL 2023 before joining MI.
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First-class and List-A debut
In February 2022, he entered the first-class cricket arena for Haryana, facing off against Tripura. However, he could only muster 29 runs and failed to claim a wicket in that match. His introduction to List-A matches occurred in November 2022 against Bihar. After not getting a chance t♓o bat, he remained without a wicketඣ in his debut List-A appearance.
U19 appearance
He participated in two Under-19 Test matches representing India, facing off against South Africa Under-19 at the Greenfield Stadium in♊ Thiruvananthapuram in February 2019. During these matches, he showcased his talent by taking seven wickets, with his standout performance being a commendable 3 wickets for 20 run🍌s.
1st IPL wicket
In his debut IPL match against SRH, Kamboj dazzled everyone by dismissing Mayank Agarwal with a remarkable delivery. He bowled a total of four overs, securing one wi﷽cket𒐪 in his spell.
