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‘Selectors could be forced to think’: Former India cricketer backs Anshul Kamboj for 2027 ODI World Cup

hellohimachalse@gmail.com 05 Nov 2026 6 days ago

New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer believes that fast bowler Anshul Kamboj has the potential to become a contender for the squad, insisting that consistent performance could make it difficult for the selectors to overlook him. The pacer delivered a sensational performance in the first ODI against New Zealand, with returning figures of 2/22 from his 10 overs. His impressive performance played a crucial role in restricting New Zealand to 185. Arshdeep Singh took four wickets, while Gurnoor Brar also picked up three.

The Men in Blue subsequently chased down the revised target of 143 in 22.4 overs, with Virat Kohli smashing 74 off 51 deliveries. Speaking in a Cricinfo video, former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has backed Kamboj to make further progress in international cricket.

“He will be one of the bowlers for sure. What happened during the Test match, we have to understand. It is not easy to play a Test match after travelling. For any bowler to get adjusted to the climate, recovery and then go from there, it takes time. Anshul that time, needed more time to play Test cricket,” Pathan said.

Pathan further added that Kamboj has the right skill set and potential to go up the ranks in the coming years. He said that it would not come as a surprise if he keeps performing well in international cricket, forcing selectors to consider him as one of the World Cup probables.

“What I like about him that he can bowl with the new ball and has some good death bowling skill as seen with CSK. He has that package, with the old ball, new ball and can nibble the ball too. He will go up the ladder as far as future is concerned. You would not be surprised if he keeps going like this, selectors would be forced to think about him as one of the WC probables,” he added.

Kamboj delivers after tough start

Kamboj’s sensational performance in the first ODI against New Zealand comes after a tough start to his international career. He made his ODI debut against the West Indies in New Chandigarh and conceded 82 runs in nine overs. However, the disciplined performance against New Zealand offered a reminder of his bowling skills.

He has the ability to bowl in different phases of an innings, which strengthens his case for a longer run in India’s ODI setup, with the 2027 World Cup on the horizon. The 50-over tournament will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

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