Anshul Kamboj makes history with sensational ten-wicket haul for Chandigarh in Ranji Trophy۔ Kamboj enters Ranji Trophy history as the third-fastest in the country to claim all ten wickets in an innings. The 24-year-old fast bowler recorded this rare affair against Kerala at the Chaudhary Bansi Lal Stadium in Lahli on Thursday, completing his incredible feat with figures of 30.1-9-49-10 and dismissing Shoun Roger in the process.
Kamboj’s was the best match performance by Haryana’s bowler in the mighty tournament as he went past Joginder Sharma’s record of 8 for 24. He now stands with Bengal’s Premangsu Chatterjee (1956-57) and Rajasthan’s Pradeep Sunderam (1985-86) from topping the list which features only such bowlers who have done it first in the Ranji history.
This puts Kamboj in rare company of the finest Indian cricketers. It is a feat only six Indians have achieved across first-class cricket, and the list includes some of the all-time greats of the game-Anil Kumble coming in as the only one to do so in a Test match, incidentally against Pakistan in 1999.
Anshul Kamboj was known for boxing, but make waves in Ranji Trophy now
This boxer-turned-cricketing star, Kamboj hails from Karnal, which once used to be a place known only for producing boxing heroes. He started taking cricket seriously only at 14. Within a decade, the boy has represented Haryana in domestic cricket and is now a part of the Mumbai Indians in the IPL.
This old-fashioned spell contributed to what is otherwise a fantastic season for Kamboj. He was third-highest wicket-taker in the Haryana Vijay Hazare Trophy victory and attained his career-best 8 for 69 in the Duleep Trophy this summer. Contributions in the Emerging T20 Asia Cup, including match-winning 3 for 33 vs Pakistan Shaheens, further cemented his reputation as rising star.
What has contributed much to this performance is the current time. He is going to be one of the most in-demand uncapped players because the mega IPL auction is lurking around the corner. The fans and the selectors will watch his next moves as this young pacer continues to make ripples in Indian cricket.
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