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Malaysia Sun
2 days ago
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- Malaysia Sun
"Kamboj a good replacement....": Former Indian pacer Aaron on India's injury woes for Manchester Test
By Vivek Prabhakar Singh Northamptonshire [UK], July 23 (ANI): Former India pacer Varun Aaron has weighed in on Team India's growing list of injuries ahead of the fourth Test against England at Manchester, saying that debutant Anshul Kamboj is a 'good replacement' for the injured players. India will be without pace-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who has a left knee injury, and pacer Akash Deep, who is out with a groin niggle. Akash had taken a ten-wicket haul at Edgbaston earlier in the series. Meanwhile, left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh's Test debut has also been delayed due to injury. Shardul Thakur will replace Reddy as an all-rounder, while Kamboj has been handed his maiden international cap. Speaking to ANI, Aaron said, 'Arshdeep had not played yet, so we cannot say much about him. Akash Deep had a brilliant game in Birmingham, which was heartening. Injuries are something no fast bowlers can control. Anshul Kamboj is a good replacement. Prasidh's last Test spell was really good. Good news is (Jasprit) Bumrah is going to play, and we all know how good Bumrah is.' Kamboj is known for his ability to stick to traditional lengths and hit the deck hard, generating movement. He was part of the India A squad before for the two unofficial Tests against the England Lions and impressed in the second, taking four wickets, including two in a single over. Not just with the ball, Kamboj exuded grit with the bat, stitching an unbeaten 149-run stand with Tanush Kotian in the same contest and scoring a half-century himself. In the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season, he scalped 34 wickets in six matches and finished as the leading wicket-taker in the 2024-25 Duleep Trophy. He created history by becoming only the third Indian to take all ten wickets in an innings against Kerala. In First-Class cricket, Kamboj boasts 79 wickets in 24 matches at an average of 22.88 while maintaining a strike rate of 44.2 and an economy of 3.10. Aaron, currently in the UK as part of the India Champions squad for the World Championship of Legends (WCL), also spoke about his team's disappointing start to the tournament. India Champions lost to South Africa Champions after being restricted to 111/9 while chasing 209, with AB de Villiers scoring a quickfire 63. Their opening match against Pakistan Champions was called off due to political tensions between the two nations. Speaking on his team's poor start, Aaron said, 'I am very sure we are going to bounce back. Last year, it was quite close towards the end, but we reached the finals and won. This first game, a lot of guys had not played for a long time and were a little rusty. Come next game, everyone will find their rhythm.' India's next match will be against Australia Champions on Saturday. (ANI)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Major setback for India's pace stocks! LSG trio Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan to undergo surgeries; RCB captain advised rest
(L-R) Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan Mumbai: Three top pacers of the country – Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, and Mohsin Khan – underwent successful surgeries last month following the conclusion of IPL 2025. The trio are now out of action for the next six months, TOI has reliably learnt. Incidentally, all three fast bowlers represent Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The injury-prone Mayank Yadav, who burst onto the scene last year, underwent back surgery conducted by Dr Rowan Schouten in Christchurch, New Zealand, last month. "He's out for six to eight months," a reliable source told this paper on Wednesday. Troubled by a back injury, Mayank played only two matches for LSG this season before breaking down again. In an injury-plagued career, the 23-year-old Delhi pacer has played just three T20Is for India, against Bangladesh last year. Both Avesh and Mohsin underwent knee surgeries conducted by renowned Mumbai-based orthopedic surgeon Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala (who has operated on Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, and many others). While Avesh, who plays for Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket, underwent surgery on his right knee on June 17, Mohsin underwent an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction on his knee last month. The trio will miss the first half of the 2025-26 domestic cricket season and are likely to return to action during the second leg of the Ranji Trophy next year. They will undergo rehab at the BCCI 's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Poll Which pacer do you think will make the strongest comeback after their surgery? Mayank Yadav Avesh Khan Mohsin Khan It is understood that Mohsin tore the ACL in his right knee on December 31 while playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. However, the left-arm quick later joined the LSG camp ahead of IPL 2025 but failed to recover from his injury and was replaced by India all-rounder Shardul Thakur. The knee injury had troubled Avesh during the 2024-25 domestic season, and he was forced to miss Madhya Pradesh's last Ranji Trophy league match. The injury also forced Avesh to miss the initial stage of IPL 2025. He finished with 13 wickets in 13 matches. Avesh's last India appearance was in December last year in an ODI in Paarl against South Africa. Overall, the 28-year-old pacer has taken 36 wickets in 33 white-ball internationals (25 T20Is & eight ODIs) for India. Rajat Patidar likely to miss Duleep Trophy Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL 2025 captain Rajat Patidar is also set to miss the Duleep Trophy, as the Madhya Pradesh batter has been advised to "take rest" by the BCCI's medical team. He is recovering from hand and heel injuries, TOI has learnt. 'Rajat is training at MP's off-season camp, but he's not been batting, as he has been advised to take a break and recover from the injury in his right hand by the BCCI's medical team. He will miss the Duleep Trophy but should be fine for the Ranji Trophy,' a source revealed. Patidar was in the fray for the England tour but missed out due to the hand injury he picked up during RCB's title-winning season. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
News18
2 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Gill-Led India Train Hard At Old Trafford, Kamboj & Shardul Bowl In Nets
Last Updated: Team India trained at Old Trafford ahead of the fourth Test against England. Injuries to Nitish Kumar Reddy and Arshdeep Singh have opened opportunities for Anshul Kamboj. Shardul Thakur and Anshul Kamboj alogn with Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna (PTI) The Indian men's cricket team trained hard at Old Trafford in Manchester ahead of the fourth Test match against England, the video of which Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted on Wednesday. India trail England 1-2 in the five-match series for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. In the video, the Indian players, led by skipper Shubman Gill, were seen going through their final training before the Manchester Test. Shardul Thakur, Anshul Kamboj bowling in the nets as Akash Deep watched on. WATCH: With the injured all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy set to miss the remainder of the series and left-armer Arshdeep Singh unavailable for the fourth Test due to injury, it has created an opportunity for Kamboj, a 24-year-old right-handed seam bowler from Haryana. He made his Test debut. Discussing Kamboj, who impressed during India A's tour of England before the series, Gill mentioned at the pre-match press conference that the team has seen enough of him and the communication with him has been straightforward. 'The communication is simple. We have seen him enough. I think the kind of skill set that he brings to the table is exactly what we want in this team. And he is there because we believe that he can win us the match," said the captain. 'Even in the second test match, when Akash Deep was brought in, a lot of people had questions, you know, why he's been brought in. But it's mainly the belief that we have within our squad that any player who comes into the team can or can win matches for us," he added. Gill also confirmed that Akash Deep is unavailable for the fourth Test. Who Is Anshul Kamboj? Kamboj is known for his ability to stick to traditional lengths and hit the deck hard, generating movement. He was part of the India A squad for the two unofficial Tests against England Lions and impressed in the second, taking four wickets, including two in a single over. Not just with the ball, Kamboj demonstrated grit with the bat, forming an unbeaten 149-run stand with Tanush Kotian in the same contest and scoring a half-century himself. In the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season, he claimed 34 wickets in six matches and finished as the leading wicket-taker in the 2024-25 Duleep Trophy. He made history by becoming only the third Indian to take all ten wickets in an innings against Kerala. In First-Class cricket, Kamboj boasts 79 wickets in 24 matches at an average of 22.88 while maintaining a strike rate of 44.2 and an economy of 3.10. Location : Manchester First Published: July 23, 2025, 14:47 IST News cricket Gill-Led India Train Hard At Old Trafford, Kamboj & Shardul Bowl In Nets | Watch 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.
India.com
2 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
From Ranji 10-Wicket Haul To India Cap: Anshul Kamboj's Rapid Rise To Test Cricket
The buzz in Manchester is palpable as 24-year-old Anshul Kamboj, a fast-rising star from Haryana, is all set to don the Indian Test cap for the first time in the fourth Test against England. With India trailing 2-1 in the series, the inclusion of Kamboj—who replaced the injured Arshdeep Singh—is being viewed as both a strategic gamble and a well-earned opportunity for the pacer who has lit up India's domestic circuit over the past year. Kamboj's meteoric rise isn't by chance—it's backed by numbers that demand attention. His moment of glory came in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy when he etched his name into history books with a sensational 10-wicket haul (10/49) against Kerala. Only two bowlers before him—Premangsu Chatterjee and Pradeep Sundaram—had achieved this rare feat in Ranji history. This performance not only underlined his red-ball prowess but also elevated him as one of the most lethal medium pacers in Indian domestic cricket. Duleep Trophy Heroics: Player of the Tournament for a Reason Before his Ranji heroics, Kamboj was the talk of the town during the 2024 Duleep Trophy, where he led the wickets chart with 16 scalps in just 3 matches for India C. His match-winning spell of 8/69 against India B remains one of the best bowling figures by a pacer in the tournament's history. Not just a one-dimensional threat, Kamboj showcased his all-round abilities too—most notably during India A's tour of England, where he struck an unbeaten 51 at No. 9 and stitched a game-saving 149-run stand with Tanush Kotian. IPL Leap: From MI Benches to CSK Breakthrough Under Dhoni After making his IPL debut with Mumbai Indians in 2024, where he played just three matches, Kamboj's fortunes turned in the 2025 IPL Mega Auction. Bought by Chennai Super Kings for ₹3.4 crore, the right-arm pacer delivered for the Men in Yellow with 8 wickets in 8 matches. What stood out, however, was the praise he received from none other than MS Dhoni, who lauded Kamboj's deceptive pace and ability to hit the deck hard. 'Kamboj may not swing the ball, but he hits the seam consistently. He's quicker than he looks and bowls a very accurate yorker,' Dhoni said. Road to Old Trafford: Seizing the Opportunity The injury setbacks to Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep opened the door for Kamboj's inclusion into the national Test squad. In his two unofficial Tests for India A vs England Lions, he grabbed 5 wickets and scored a defiant half-century, ticking all the right boxes for selectors. Now, as India face a must-win clash at Old Trafford, the selectors have backed youth, form, and fearlessness—traits that define Kamboj. By the Numbers: Why Anshul Kamboj Deserves the Cap First-Class Matches: 24 Wickets: 79 @ 22.8 average Five-wicket hauls: 2 | Ten-wicket match: 1 Best Bowling: 10/49 vs Kerala Duleep Trophy 2024: 16 wickets, Player of the Tournament IPL 2025 (CSK): 8 wickets in 8 matches India A Tour (2025): 5 wickets and 51* vs England Lions What to Expect: Manchester Debut Could Define His Career All eyes now turn to Old Trafford, where Kamboj is likely to partner Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj in a high-pressure Test. With India needing to win to stay alive in the series, Kamboj's debut could be the injection of firepower the bowling unit desperately needs. More than just a stand-in, Anshul Kamboj is a story of grit, growth, and grabbing the moment. If he performs as he has across formats in the last year, India may just have unearthed its next red-ball pace spearhead.
Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Kamboj likely to make debut for India; England pick Dawson
Agencies Manchester India skipper Shubman Gill has hinted that pacer Anshul Kamboj is 'close to making his debut' and it could be a toss-up between him and Prasidh Krishna for the spot in the fourth Test against England which begins at Old Trafford on Wednesday. With the series 2-1 in favour of England heading into Manchester, Team India would be aiming to deliver an incredible all-round performance to level the scoreline. With the injured all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy set to miss out on the remainder of the series and left-armer Arshdeep Singh set to miss the fourth Test due to injury, it has opened a gateway for Kamboj, a 24-year-old right-handed seamer from Haryana. Speaking of Kamboj, who impressed during India's A's tour to England before the series, Gill said that the team has seen enough of him and the communication with him has been kept simple. 'The communication is simple. We have seen him enough. I think the kind of skill set that he brings to the table is exactly what we want in this team. And he is there because we believe that he can win us the match,' said the captain. 'Even in the second test match, when Akash Deep was brought in, a lot of people had questions, you know, why he's been brought in. But it's mainly the belief that we have within our squad that any player who comes into the team can or can win matches for us,' he added. Gill also said that Akash Deep is unavailable for the fourth Test. Kamboj is known for his ability to stick to traditional lengths and hit the deck hard, generating movement. He was part of the India A squad before for the two unofficial Tests against England Lions and impressed in the second, taking four wickets, including two in a single over. Not just with the ball, Kamboj exuded grit with the bat, stitching an unbeaten 149-run stand with Tanush Kotian in the same contest and scoring a half-century himself. In the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season, he scalped 34 wickets in six matches and finished as the leading wicket-taker in the 2024-25 Duleep Trophy. He created history by becoming only the third Indian to take all ten wickets in an innings against Kerala. In First-Class cricket, Kamboj boasts 79 wickets in 24 matches at an average of 22.88 while maintaining a strike rate of 44.2 and an economy of 3.10. Gill said that while it is not ideal to feature a different bowling attack in every match, he was prepared for this scenario before the series and had planned accordingly. 'And secondly, yes, Anshul, he is very close to making his debut. We are going to see tomorrow, between him and Prasidh, who is going to make it to the playing XI,' he added. So far in the series, Prasidh has been a mixed bag, taking six wickets at an average of 55.16, with best figures of 3/128, having bowled some expensive spells so far, despite some flashes of brilliance. England include spinner Dawson Liam Dawson will play his first Test in eight years after being named in the England team to face India at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Left-armer Dawson, 35, returns as the replacement for off-spinner Shoaib Bashir, who suffered a broken finger in the thrilling third-Test win at Lord's. Pace bowler Chris Woakes keeps his place, with Gus Atkinson not risked to make a comeback after two months out with a hamstring injury. England are 2-1 up and will win the series if they take the fourth Test in Manchester. They have not won a five-Test series since 2018. Hampshire's Dawson will win his fourth Test cap, his third coming against South Africa in July 2017. While Dawson will provide reliable slow left-arm, he also boosts England's lower-order batting. He owns 18 first-class hundreds and his average of 35.29 outstrips opener Zak Crawley. India's updated squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Kuldeep Yadav, Anshul Kamboj. England XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Liam Dawson, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer.
