Mumbai Indians introduced a new youngster in the form of Anshul Kamboj, who impressed one and all with his performance on debut in the IPL 2024 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The right-arm pacer could have the wicket of Travis Head on two occasions, only to be denied by a no-ball and a dropped catch. He got his maiden IPL wicket in the form of Mayank Agarwal and finished with figures of 1/42 in his four overs. Fans might be wondering who Anshul Kamboj is and in this article, we will take a look at some facts about him. Was Rohit Sharma Crying in Dressing Room After Being Dismissed Cheaply in MI vs SRH IPL 2024 Match? Fans Claim So, Watch Viral Video.

Hailing from Haryana, Kamboj is a medium pacer and he replaced Gerald Coetzee in Mumbai Indians' playing XI against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He uprooted the in-form Travis Head's off-stump, but his joy turned into sadness when the no-ball siren went off. However, he kept hitting the right lengths and got his first wicket in the eighth over of the match when he castled Mayank Agarwal for five runs off six deliveries. He had recently starred in Haryana's successful Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign, finishing with 17 wickets in 10 matches. Viral Moments From MI vs SRH IPL 2024 Match: Rohit Sharma’s Dejected Reaction, Suryakumar Yadav’s Flying Kiss and Other Highlights From Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Clash.

Anshul Kamboj Quick Facts

#Anshul Kamboj was born in Karnal, Haryana on December 6, 2000

#Kamboj has represented India at the U-19 level

#He was previously a net bowler for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru

#Anshul Kamboj made his First-Class debut in 2022 against Tripura

#His List A and T20 debuts came about in the same year against Bihar and Karnataka, respectively

#Kamboj has 24 wickets in 13 First-Class matches.

#In List A cricket, he has taken 23 wickets in 15 matches, while in T20s, he has 12 scalps in 10 outings

#He has also played for India at the U19 level after he played in two youth Tests against South Africa in 2019

#He is also the second Indian player to make his debut for Mumbai Indians this season after Naman Dhir

Having made his debut already, Kamboj would look to improve and put on a good show in his side's remaining matches in IPL 2024. Mumbai Indians are ninth on the IPL 2024 points table after a win over Sunrisers Hyderabad and they will face KKR and LSG in their next two matches, on May 11 and 17, respectively.

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