Anshul Kamboj has made an impressive start to his international career, delivering consistent performances during India’s ongoing ODI series against New Zealand. The young fast bowler picked up two wickets for 22 runs in the opening ODI in Auckland on November 4, 2026, and followed it up with another economical spell of 2/25 in the second match in Wellington on November 7.
Kamboj, who made his ODI debut against the West Indies on October 3, 2026, has quickly adapted to international cricket. Interestingly, the Haryana pacer believes his experience of playing domestic cricket in similar conditions back home has helped him settle comfortably in New Zealand.
Speaking to the host broadcaster, Anshul Kamboj revealed that the weather and pitch conditions in New Zealand reminded him of his experiences in Haryana cricket. “I started playing when I was 13 years old. I play for Haryana, so the weather and wickets here are quite similar to what we get back home,” Kamboj said.
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The 25-year-old has relied heavily on accuracy and discipline rather than trying too many variations. According to the right-arm pacer, understanding the nature of the surface and adjusting his line and length according to the match situation have been key to his early success.
“It’s all about accuracy and bowling the right line and length according to the wicket and the match situation. It’s working for me at the moment, so I’m just focusing on that,” he added.
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Anshul Kamboj: “I have confidence in my batting because of my past performances with the bat. Whenever I go out to bat, I completely forget about bowling.
Currently, my role in the team is that of a bowler. But whenever the team needs an all-round performance, I’m ready to contribute with both bat and ball. When I’m batting, I don’t think about bowling, and when I’m bowling, I don’t think about batting.”
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Kamboj also benefited from valuable exposure before the ODI series, having represented India A in a first-class match against New Zealand A. He claimed three wickets for 52 runs in 20 overs during the first innings and added another wicket while conceding 51 runs in 14 overs in the second innings.
The outing allowed him to understand the local conditions, particularly the movement available off the surface, and identify the ideal lengths required to trouble New Zealand’s batters. “It was mainly about acclimatising to the weather. The wicket had a bit of nip in it, and I wanted to understand the right lengths and areas to bowl. I’m just concentrating on that,” he explained.
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His development has also been shaped by his experience with Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026. Kamboj picked up 21 wickets in 14 matches and gained valuable insights from working alongside MS Dhoni and former head coach Stephen Fleming.
Reflecting on his journey, the youngster highlighted the importance of continuous improvement and staying focused on his responsibilities rather than worrying about results. “It was a great learning experience for me, and I’m still learning every day. My focus is on improving in the right way, not thinking too much about results, but concentrating on what I need to do both on and off the field,” Anshul Kamboj concluded.
