Anshul Kamboj, the Chennai Super Kings’ express bowler, is rewriting IPL records in 2026. Leading the wicket charts with 13 scalps in six matches—21.4 overs, 130 runs—his rise from domestic obscurity to T20 stardom is the stuff of cricketing dreams.
Hailing from Karnal, Haryana, on December 6, 2000, Kamboj’s journey hit rock bottom in 2020 with an Under-19 snub. Undeterred, he grinded through nets and debuted for Haryana soon after, exploding onto the scene in 2022.
The 2023-24 Vijay Hazare triumph for Haryana, powered by his brilliance, alerted IPL franchises. Mumbai Indians grabbed him for 2024 at 20 lakhs; he responded with 2/60 in three games. CSK upped the ante in 2025, splashing 3.40 crores amid their dismal campaign, where he snared eight wickets at 21.50 in eight outings.
Retained for 2026, Kamboj has erupted with 13 wickets early on, his IPL tally now 23 in 17 matches at 21.60. But his first-class pedigree steals the show: eight in a Duleep innings in 2024, then a historic 10/49 vs Kerala in Ranji, earning instant Test selection.
India ‘A’ duties in England 2025 led to his senior debut post-Arshdeep’s injury. Capped 318 at 24, he bowled gamely: 1/89 off 18 in a draw. With speeds topping 135 kmph, pinpoint lines, and versatility across phases, Kamboj’s IPL exploits could fast-track him to India’s limited-overs core.
