Anshul Kamboj To Make Test Debut In Manchester? Shubman Gill Gives Big Update
24-year-old Anshul Kamboj was added to India's Test squad on Monday (July 21), and the Haryana-based cricketer could make his Test debut on Wednesday in Manchester.
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24-year-old fast bowler Anshul Kamboj on Monday (July 21) was added to India's Test squad for the last two matches of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, and the youngster could make his red-ball debut on Wednesday (July 23). According to India's Test captain Shubman Gill, Kamboj, who has 79 wickets to his name in 24 first-class matches played so far, is very close to making his debut in Manchester.
The fourth Test of the ongoing five-match series between India and England will be played from July 23 to 27 at Old Trafford in Manchester.
'He (Kamboj) is very close to making his debut. We will see between Prasidh (Krishna) and Anshul tomorrow," Gill said during India's pre-match press conference on Tuesday (July 22).
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