Why Did Anshul Kamboj Leave India A Match Against Australia A Midway? Explained

Anshul Kamboj has reportedly left the India A setup midway through the ongoing second unofficial test against Australia A in Puducherry after he got a late call-up to India's ODI Squad for the West Indies series. The Haryana pacer was called in as a replacement for Prasidh Krishna, who suffered a hamstring injury during the second ODI against the West Indies in Guwahati.

Kamboj had actually made an impact in the Australia A game before his departure, taking 3/34 in 17.3 overs and dismissing Australia for 358 in the first innings. After the emergency call-up, he bowled only two overs in Australia's second innings before lunch on Thursday, before leaving to join the senior India setup. Praful Hinge subsequently replaced him in India's XI.

Why Anshul Kamboj Left India A Squad?

The 25-year-old Anshul Kamboj was moved to India's ODI squad after Prasidh Krishna succumbed to a hamstring injury during the IND vs WI 2nd ODI. Prasidh bowled just five overs and finished with figures of 1/45 before finally leaving the field.

The pacer will undergo further assessments at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, resulting in his absence for the upcoming match between Indai and West Indies. Therefore, Kamboj was drafted into the senior squad as Prasidh Krishna replacement.

It remains to be seen whether Anshul Kamboj makes his international debut during the IND vs WI 3rd ODI or not. Not just in domestic cricket, he has an excellent record in the IPL as well. However, Prasidh Krishna injury will force India to make a change in the playing 11.

Anshul Kamboj Performance Against Australia A

Before the last-minute call-up, Kamboj had already left his mark with the ball for Devdutt Padikkal-led India A. He claimed 3/34 from 17.3 overs as Australia A were bowled out for 358 runs in the first innings.

Anshul also bowled two overs in Australia's second innings before departing midway through the game. Praful Hinge subsequently replaced him in India A setup, allowing the unofficial Test to continue despite Kamboj's sudden departure.

Anshul Kamboj has been one of the best bowlers in India over the last few years. The right-arm pacer is performing well in domestic cricket and the call-up to the Indian team is a perfect reward for his hard work.