Will Anshul Kamboj play in ENG vs IND 4th Test?

Team India made a surprising pick by adding Anshul Kamboj to the team in England. The decision to include the medium pacer in the setup was welcomed by the Indian cricket fans with open arms.

A major injury to Arshdeep Singh and uncertainty over Akash Deep’s availability suddenly open the door for Kamboj to enter into the Test side. Before the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, Anshul played multiple practice matches for the India ‘A’ team against the England Lions. Cricket fans are now curious to know whether he is going to play the upcoming Test match at Old Trafford, Manchester, or not. Despite the loss in the third Test at the Lord’s cricket ground, India’s pace bowling line-up was impressive.

 The combination of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Akash Deep did an effective job for the brigade in blue. But the team management has to think about the workload on the players and the conditions of the ground and surface as well. In the series, Akash Deep’s inclusion in the Birmingham match cost England a defeat. In that match, the pacer hauled 10 wickets (4 wickets in the first innings, 6 wickets in the second).

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How can Kamboj make an impact?

Now, along with Singh, Akash also suffered an injury, which makes his presence in the next assignment in doubt. Another pacer in the mix, Prasidh Krishna flopped completely in the series. A couple of injuries and an underperforming bowler have created a space for the Haryana-born medium pacer, who can add some value with his batting skills also. So, there are heavy chances that Shubman Gill and Co. can consider the right-handed for the must-win match, as the 5-match series is now hanging by ropes with a 2-1 scoreline, with England in the driving seat.

Kamboj, who has a rare achievement under his belt, 10 wickets in a Ranji Trophy innings, can be very useful under English conditions due to his swing bowling abilities. During the unofficial matches against England Lions, the Karnal-born claimed a total of 5 wickets in two matches.