Who is Anshul Kamboj? All you need to know about CSK's 3.4 crore buy at IPL 2025 mega auction

CSK bought Anshul Kamboj following a bidding war with MI.

Haryana’s pace-bowling all-rounder Anshul Kamboj received a hefty contract from the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the IPL 2025 mega auction. Kamboj was bought by the five-time champions for INR 3.4 crores on the second day of the mega auction, which is taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Kamboj had a base price of INR 30 lakhs, as it is the bracket for all uncapped Indian players.

Delhi Capitals began the bidding for Kamboj at his base price and CSK were the second team to bid for him. DC moved out and in came Lucknow Super Giants, who then moved out at 80 lakhs when Mumbai Indians jumped in the race to sign Kamboj.

Both the five-time champions recognize Kamboj’s talent and engaged in a bidding war, which was eventually won by CSK at 3.4 crores.

Who is Anshul Kamboj?

Anshul Kamboj is a 23-year-old pace-bowling all-rounder from Karnal, Haryana. Kamboj recently made headlines when he picked up all 10 wickets in an innings in a Ranji Trophy 2024-25 game against Kerala. He is only the third bowler in the history of Ranji Trophy to snap all 10 wickets in an innings, and the sixth Indian to achieve the feat in First Class cricket.

Also Read: Instances of Indian bowlers picking 10 wickets in an innings in First Class cricket

In 19 First Class cricket matches, he has snapped 57 wickets at an average of 24. In 15 List-A games, he has taken 23 wicket at 18, and in 17 T20s, he has snared 19 wickets at 20.

Kamboj was with Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024 and played three matches, picking up two wickets in it. Now, he will be with CSK in IPL 2025.

Last season, Kamboj took 17 wickets in 10 outings at an economy of 3.58 in Harayana’s run to the Vijay Hazare Trophy title, including a best of 4/30 in the semi-final against Tamil Nadu. Earlier this year, in the Duleep Trophy in September, Kamboj picked up 8/69 against India B.

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