CSK’s ₹3.40 Crore Signing Anshul Kamboj Strikes, KL Rahul Out for 26 in Ranji Trophy

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The Ranji Trophy match between Karnataka and Haryana has become the talk of the town, especially with the return of Indian wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul. Rahul, who was making his Ranji debut after a five-year hiatus, was expected to play a big role for Karnataka. However, things didn’t go as planned, as he was dismissed early in the match. Chennai Super Kings’ new recruit, Anshul Kamboj, was the player to send Rahul back to the pavilion.

KL Rahul’s Struggles in Ranji Return

KL Rahul had a decent performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, finishing as the fifth-highest run-scorer in the series, with 276 runs across five matches. Despite his solid run in international cricket, he was struggling with his batting position. Initially, Rahul opened the innings for India in the absence of Rohit Sharma, but later, he moved to the middle order once Rohit returned.

For his Ranji comeback, Rahul was hoping for a big performance. Unfortunately, he couldn’t make an impact in the first innings against Haryana, getting out for just 26 runs. The bowler who sent him packing was none other than Anshul Kamboj, a fast bowler from Haryana, who took the important wicket and made headlines with his stunning delivery.

Anshul Kamboj’s Impressive Record

Anshul Kamboj, a rising star, has been making waves in domestic cricket. The all-rounder recently signed with Chennai Super Kings for a whopping Rs 3.40 crore in the IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah. Kamboj had already made history before his IPL deal, taking all 10 wickets in a Ranji Trophy innings.

His performance in the Duleep Trophy 2024-25 was also impressive, as he emerged as the leading wicket-taker. Kamboj’s all-round skills and strong performances on the domestic circuit made him a sought-after player for CSK, who will be hoping his talent will shine in the IPL.

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