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‘Has the tools to be successful’ – Ashwin lauds Anshul Kamboj, sees potential place in 2027 World Cup squad for pacer

R. Ashwin took to X to praise Anshul Kamboj's performances, suggesting the Haryana pacer is putting his hand up for India's 2027 World Cup squad.

By CricTracker Staff · CricTracker

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 4:29 AM

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Ravichandran Ashwin praised pacer Anshul Kamboj, suggesting he is making a strong case for India's 2027 World Cup squad.
Kamboj earned Player-of-the-Match honors with bowling figures of 2/22 in the first ODI against New Zealand.
The 25-year-old Haryana pacer previously made his international Test debut against England in July 2025.

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Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin praised fast bowler Anshul Kamboj on social media, stating that the Haryana pacer has the tools to succeed internationally and could contend for India's 2027 World Cup squad. Ashwin's comments followed Kamboj's strong bowling performances during India's ODI series against New Zealand in November 2026.

Kamboj earned Player-of-the-Match honors in the first ODI at Eden Park, taking 2/22 across 10 overs in an India victory. The 25-year-old previously made his Test debut in July 2025 against England after achieving notable domestic success, including taking all ten wickets in a single Ranji Trophy innings.

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