[WATCH] Anshul Kamboj to debut in ENG vs IND 4th Test in Manchester? Video shares hint

The left-arm pacer of the Indian side, Arshdeep Singh, got ruled out of the fourth Test of the five-match series at Old Trafford in Manchester. He picked up the injury during a fielding session in Beckenham. Along with him, Akash Deep has also picked up the injury, for which the selectors have added Anshul Kamboj as a cover in the squad. 

There is no guarantee of the Haryana pacer being part of the side in Manchester. But the latest reports and the videos have painted a different picture. Two days before the start of the contest, the right-arm pacer was seen to be bowling with full rhythm at the nets. It could be a sign of the youngster featuring in this encounter.

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The assistant coach of the Indian side, Ryan Ten Doeschate, expressed that Jasprit Bumrah is very likely to play the fourth Test, given it’s a do-or-die contest for the Blue Brigade, with the series standing at a 2-1 margin after their 22-run defeat in the third game at Lord’s. In nine attempts, they have faced four defeats at this ground and have yet to taste victory.

Watch: Anshul Kamboj bowls in nets before ENG vs IND 4th Test in Manchester

In 41 innings, Kamboj has picked up 79 first-class wickets at an average of just under 23 and a strike rate of nearly 44, thanks to two four-wicket and a couple of five-wicket hauls at the bowling figure of 10/49 in an innings. Besides his bowling, the right-arm pacer has smashed 486 runs in 34 innings at a strike rate of over 73 with the best score of unbeaten 51 runs.

Anshul Kamboj debut in Manchester on the cards? 🤔
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Kamboj could be a great aspect in the red-ball format in Manchester. In a recent interview with Star Sports, the right-arm pacer talked about his inspiration of watching the former Australian fast bowler, Glenn McGrath, for his consistency. The CSK bowler, during the IPL 2025, earned success in the same manner.

‘When I was growing up and used to see the game on television, Glenn McGrath was very famous, and I was inspired by his consistency. I used to see his videos, and just like him, I always try to keep focus on keeping it simple and hit the right line and length to get purchase of the surface.’ The youngster said during a recent interaction on Star Sports.