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CNA
2 hours ago
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- CNA
India's Deep ruled out of fourth test, Kamboj set for debut
Fast bowler Akash Deep will be unavailable for the fourth test against England in Manchester, India captain Shubman Gill said on Tuesday, with right-arm quick Anshul Kamboj likely to make his debut. India drafted Kamboj into the squad on Monday with Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of the rest of the tour with a knee injury and fellow seamer Arshdeep Singh unfit for the next test. With Deep nursing a groin issue, India will decide between Kamboj and Prasidh Krishna for the match starting on Wednesday. "Never easy, when there's injuries in the squad. Nitish is going to miss out on the series and Akash is also unavailable for this next match. So is Arshdeep," Gill told reporters. "I think we have got enough good players in the team to be able to firstly get 20 wickets. That's been the most challenging part of the series. "Anshul is very close to making his debut. We're going to see tomorrow between him and Prasidh." India's top order has impressed during the series, but concerns remain around the form of Karun Nair, who has made 131 runs in six innings with a highest score of 40. "Karun is batting well," Gill said. "In the first match, he didn't really play at his number. "It's difficult when a player is making a comeback in a series like this, but I don't think there's been any issue with his batting. "It's about getting that click, once you are able to make your fifty, then you're able to get back into your zone and get some big runs." Gill reflected on his heated exchange with England openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley late on day three of the Lord's test. "The English batsmen on that day had seven minutes of play left. They were 90 seconds late to come to the place. Not 10, not 20, 90 seconds late," Gill said. "Yes, most of the teams use this. Even if we were in a position, we would have also liked to play fewer overs, but there's a manner to do it. "If you get hit on your body, the physios are allowed to come on and that is something that is fair. But to be able to come 90 seconds late on the grass is not something that I would think comes in the spirit of the game." England lead the five-match series 2-1.
Reuters
2 hours ago
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- Reuters
India's Deep ruled out of fourth test, Kamboj set for debut
July 22 (Reuters) - Fast bowler Akash Deep will be unavailable for the fourth test against England in Manchester, India captain Shubman Gill said on Tuesday, with right-arm quick Anshul Kamboj likely to make his debut. India drafted Kamboj into the squad on Monday with Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of the rest of the tour with a knee injury and fellow seamer Arshdeep Singh unfit for the next test. With Deep nursing a groin issue, India will decide between Kamboj and Prasidh Krishna for the match starting on Wednesday. "Never easy, when there's injuries in the squad. Nitish is going to miss out on the series and Akash is also unavailable for this next match. So is Arshdeep," Gill told reporters. "I think we have got enough good players in the team to be able to firstly get 20 wickets. That's been the most challenging part of the series. "Anshul is very close to making his debut. We're going to see tomorrow between him and Prasidh." India's top order has impressed during the series, but concerns remain around the form of Karun Nair, who has made 131 runs in six innings with a highest score of 40. "Karun is batting well," Gill said. "In the first match, he didn't really play at his number. "It's difficult when a player is making a comeback in a series like this, but I don't think there's been any issue with his batting. "It's about getting that click, once you are able to make your fifty, then you're able to get back into your zone and get some big runs." Gill reflected on his heated exchange with England openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley late on day three of the Lord's test. "The English batsmen on that day had seven minutes of play left. They were 90 seconds late to come to the place. Not 10, not 20, 90 seconds late," Gill said. "Yes, most of the teams use this. Even if we were in a position, we would have also liked to play fewer overs, but there's a manner to do it. "If you get hit on your body, the physios are allowed to come on and that is something that is fair. But to be able to come 90 seconds late on the grass is not something that I would think comes in the spirit of the game." England lead the five-match series 2-1.
Time of India
2 hours ago
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- Time of India
The making of Anshul Kamboj: From Glenn McGrath's speed tips to MS Dhoni's calmness mantra
NEW DELHI: "Agar aggression dekhna hai, toh Anshul Kamboj apni bowling se dikhayega England team ko. MS Dhoni and ka combo pack hai woh [If you want to see aggression, Anshul Kamboj will show it to the England team with his bowling. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He's a combination of MS Dhoni and Glenn McGrath]," an elated Satish Rana, Anshul's childhood coach, told in an interview. Satish's phone hasn't stopped ringing — multiple missed calls and a flood of messages — but the coach is entertaining everyone with a smile and energy in his voice. The 24-year-old Haryana pacer has been called up as cover for the final two Tests of the five-match series. With left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh ruled out of the fourth Test after injuring his bowling hand during a training session, and Akash Deep picking up a groin niggle, along with allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy being ruled out of the remainder of the series, speedster Kamboj is set to receive his maiden Test cap on Wednesday at Old Trafford in Manchester. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. Kamboj was with his family when his phone rang. It was the team management, ringing in to inform he was being added to the squad. Known for his calm and composed demeanour, Kamboj shared the news with his coach and went back to some bowling drills before flying to England. "He came and met me. He was happy. Ek hi sapna tha uska — India ki Test jersey pehenna. Jab bhi puchta, kya karega — World Cup khelega? Kis bowler ki tarah banega? Killiyan ukhaadne pasand hai ya LBW? Hamesha ek hi baat bolta tha — 'Sir, pehle Test cricket khelna lambe samay tak. Baaki sab mere liye next hai' [He had only one dream — to wear the India Test jersey. Whenever I asked him — will you play the World Cup? Which bowler do you want to be like? Do you like 'destroying' stumps or getting LBWs? He would always say: 'Sir, first I want to play Test cricket for a long time. Everything else comes after that]," said coach Rana. Anshul Kamboj (Special arrangements) Before leaving for England, Kamboj visited the OPS Rana Brothers Academy in Karnal — where his cricket journey began at the age of 11 — bowed to the pitch, crouched and brought his forehead to it, and then set off. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The fourth Test, which begins on Wednesday, is crucial for both teams. India can level the series or England can take an unassailable lead in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. And Kamboj will shoulder significant bowling responsibility alongside Jasprit Bumrah and . Kamboj was part of the India A squad that played two unofficial Tests ahead of the England series. He picked up four wickets in the second match in Northampton. Poll Do you think Anshul Kamboj can handle the pressure of his debut match? Absolutely Maybe Not sure "When he hit the nets and met everyone there, he called me. He said, 'Sir, I met Bumrah, I met Siraj.' Gautam Gambhir sir made him feel so comfortable in such a short time. Everyone welcomed him and became friendly very quickly. Gambhir told him, 'You are part of the team. Be calm and talk to everyone.' Soon, he had a chat with Bumrah and then Siraj. He also spoke to Prasidh Krishna and Akash Deep," Rana shared. Anshul Kamboj (Special arrangements) "Bolta hai wo, 'Sir, conditions pata hain mujhe. India A khela hai maine wahan.' Wo desperate hai middle mein jaake apni team ke liye perform karne ke liye. Bachha hai, Gambhir sir aur Bumrah ka guidance mil raha hai usko. Usne dono se kaafi sawal kiye. Finally, wo wahi hai jahan hamesha se hona chahta tha [He said, 'Sir, I know the conditions. I've played there for India A.' He's desperate to get out there and perform for the team. He's still a kid, and he's getting valuable guidance from Gambhir sir and Bumrah. He asked them a lot of questions. Finally, he's where he always wanted to be]," Rana added. "Gambhir sir ne usko red ball laake diya and bola 'go ahead' [Gambhir sir handed him the red ball and said, 'Go ahead']. That's how he started with the team. Aap dekhna kya karega wo Old Trafford mein. Main jyada hype nahi karna chahta. Sir jhukake coach aur seniors ki sunna, aur usko apne game mein apply karna — yeh Anshul ko aata hai. Acha ladka hai [Just watch what he does at Old Trafford. I don't want to overhype it. But bowing his head, listening to coaches and seniors, and applying that in his game — that's Anshul's strength. He's a good kid]," the coach said. 'Calmness like Dhoni, aggression like McGrath' Kamboj also got a chance to learn from Australian fast-bowling legend Glenn McGrath during his time at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). From run-up to landing, generating pace and swing, hitting the deck, and maintaining the right line and length — Kamboj soaked in McGrath's advice like a sponge. "He is a big fan of Glenn McGrath. Bowls just like him. He watches McGrath's videos, especially his wicket-taking spells, and tries to apply that in his own bowling. Meeting McGrath at the NCA was a dream come true for him. It changed his life and completely transformed his approach to bowling," Rana said. "I remember him saying, 'McGrath sir says the smoother your action and release, the longer your career will be.' He really admires McGrath a lot," Rana added. Anshul Kamboj (Special arrangements) "Jaise McGrath ki aankhon mein aggression tha, waise hi iske eyes mein hai. Jitna eyes mein aggression hai, usse zyada bowling mein hai [Just like McGrath had aggression in his eyes, he does too. In fact, there's even more aggression in his bowling than in his eyes]," the coach said with a laugh. The 24-year-old was part of the Mumbai Indians squad in 2024 and was later picked by Chennai Super Kings for the 2025 season. He played eight matches for CSK in IPL 2025 and claimed 10 wickets. "He has learned the art of staying calm from MS Dhoni, especially under pressure. He's naturally a calm-headed person. Dhoni advised him to remain composed in all situations and never lose his cool. They even discussed playing Test cricket — Dhoni told him to stay fit and keep things simple," Rana revealed. "Spending time at CSK taught him a lot. MS Dhoni has played a significant role in shaping his career," Rana concluded.
Time of India
2 hours ago
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- Time of India
Anshul Kamboj is close to making his debut, says Captain Shubman Gill ahead of 4th Test against England
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Pacer Anshul Kamboj is set close to making his Test debut , captain Shubman Gill ahead of the fourth Test against England at Manchester on Tuesday."Anshul Kamboj is very close to making his debut. We are going to see tomorrow whether Anshul or Prasidh (Krishna) is going to make it to the playing 11," Gill 24-year-old pacer was added to the squad for the last two Test matches as an injury backup for left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, who has a deep cut and stitches on his bowling hand. India will also miss Nitish Kumar Reddy, who has been ruled out of the series, due to a knee was a part of the India A setup which played two three-day games last month. He took five wickets in the two season, the pacer created history as he became only the third bowler after Bengal's Premangsu Chatterjee (1956–57) and Rajasthan's Pradeep Sundaram (1985–86) to take all ten wickets in an innings in the Ranji came to prominence when he grabbed 17 wickets in ten games and helped Haryana lift the Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2023. On the back of that performance, he bagged an IPL contract with Mumbai Indians and played three IPL 2025, the Haryana seamer was part of the Chennai Super Kings. After warming the bench in the early part of the season, he picked up eight wickets in as many games with an economy rate of pacer Prasidh Krishna played the first two Tests but was largely ineffective, leaking runs and unable to pick wickets at crucial junctures. In the second Test Akash Deep replaced spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and retained his spot after picking 10 wickets in the trail the five-match series 2-1 after suffering a heartbreaking 22-run defeat in the third Test at Lord's. The team will be looking to bounce back and level the series when they take the field on Wednesday.
News18
3 hours ago
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Anshul Kamboj To Make Test Debut In Manchester? Shubman Gill Gives Big Update
Last Updated: 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. News18 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). Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
