Ashwin Backs Anshul Kamboj: ‘As Smart as Zaheer and Bumrah in Execution’

Sports News: Anshul Kamboj's arrival makes the bowler a surprise choice for India's playing XI in the fourth Test in Manchester. Day 1 is scheduled to begin on Wednesday at Old Trafford, and Arshdeep has already been ruled out of the fourth Test, while Akash Deep is also struggling. Nitish Kumar Reddy has also been ruled out, and as a result, Kamboj was flown to Manchester to bolster India's weakened pace attack. Kamboj returned to India last month, following India A's tour to the United Kingdom. He sustained a minor injury; therefore, Harshit Rana stayed back as cover for Akash Deep.

Ashwin backs Kamboj to play in Manchester

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin spoke out on his YouTube channel in support of his CSK teammate's move to Old Trafford. He said, "This England team, man to man, will not match India skills-wise. Looking at how Siraj and Bumrah bowled, if you bring Anshul Kamboj in, I’m telling you that is a serious bowling attack. People will say he hasn’t played, but he was there on the A tour. He’s been in cracking form in first-class cricket. He is used to bowling long spells, and you need that in England. He will be a really good foil for Siraj and Bumrah. Prasidh is also an option, but I would rather go with Anshul.”

Kamboj understands the plan, says Ashwin

“An enjoyable and appreciable thing about Anshul Kamboj is that he understands the plan. Many bowlers with 30-40 Tests and beyond also do not understand plans. They will just say, I will express myself and enjoy my game; I am here to let loose and all. One is understanding a plan; the other is to execute your plan that way. Many bowlers do not have this strength," said Ashwin.

As good as Zaheer and Bumrah

"Anshul understands plans and also knows how to execute in the middle. It’s not a trait many fast bowlers possess. Zaheer Khan was one of them. He was amazing. In recent times, Jassi (Bumrah) is one player who understands the plans and executes them to perfection. Anshul belongs to that variety. I’m not comparing skills because skills are a very different thing,” he added.