Anshul Kamboj belongs to similar number of pacers as Zaheer Khan and Bumrah, says Ravichandran Ashwin

Former India off-spinner R Ashwin believes that the uncapped Anshul Kamboj belongs to the uncommon breed of quick bowlers like Zaheer Khan and Jasprit Bumrah who usually are not solely skillful however have an understanding of plans that goes past simply making an attempt to “express themselves and enjoy the game”.

Kamboj was drafted into the Indian squad for the fourth Test in opposition to England in Manchester after accidents to all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, and the tempo duo of Akash Deep, and Arshdeep Singh final week.

“The appreciable thing about Anshul is that he understands the plan. I have seen so many fast bowlers if you ask them about the plan, they just say they want to express themselves and enjoy the game,” Ashwin stated on his YouTube channel ‘Ash Ki Baat’.

“But Anshul understands plans and in addition is aware of the right way to execute within the center.It’s not a trait many quick bowlers possess. Zaheer Khan was certainly one of them. He was superb.

“In recent times, Jassi (Bumrah) is one player who understands the plans and executes them to perfection. Anshul belongs to that variety. I’m not comparing skills because skills are a very different thing,” he added.

The 24-year-old impressed within the lead-up to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, performing persistently for India A in opposition to the England Lions. Across 4 innings at Northampton and Canterbury, he picked up 5 wickets, showcasing late motion and bounce.

“He has a very good tappa (right length). I have seen that in the IPL. His wrist position is very good, and he delivers a very upright seam. He never leaves his tappa,” he stated.

“With Bumrah and Siraj there, if you are bringing in Anshul Kamboj into the playing XI, I’m telling you, it’s a serious bowling.”

“Serious bowling attack”

Ashwin feels Kamboj, who has been in “cracking form” will function the right foil to Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj within the fourth Test.

“If you are going to bring Anshul Kamboj into the XI, I am telling you this is a serious bowling attack.” He highlighted Kamboj’s home exploits, which included a 10-wicket haul in an innings in opposition to Kerala final 12 months in a Ranji Trophy match at Lahli.

“People will say that Anshul will play his first Test. He hasn’t played in England, but he was there in the A tour. He has been in cracking form in first-class cricket. He is averaging around 13. He took 10 wickets in an innings,” he stated..

Ashwin added that Kamboj has the power to bowl lengthy spells, which can assist in England.

“Anshul has a habit of bowling long spells. You need that in England. He will be a good foil for Bumrah and Siraj. Prasidh is an option, but I would go for Anshul. We were impressed with him. His wrist is really good,” he stated.

However, Ashwin stated that the Indian staff administration should calm Kamboj’s nerve ought to he make his debut.

“One thing the management will have to look after is calm Anshul’s nerve,” he stated.

India are presently trailing 1-2 within the five-match collection with the fourth Test slated to start in Manchester on Wednesday.