Haryana pacer Anshul Kamboj achieved a historic milestone in Indian domestic cricket, claiming all 10 wickets in an innings during his team’s Round 5 Ranji Trophy match against Kerala on Friday. Kamboj’s extraordinary bowling display saw him end with figures of 10/49, placing him among the elite few to accomplish this rare feat in Ranji history.
With this performance, Kamboj joins the exclusive list of bowlers who have taken all 10 wickets in a single innings in the tournament’s storied history, standing alongside Bengal’s Premangshu Chatterjee (10/20) and Rajasthan’s Pradeep Sundaram (10/78). Kamboj, starting the third day with an impressive eight-wicket haul, completed his remarkable achievement by dismissing Basil Thampi and Shoun Roger, bringing Kerala’s innings to a close at 291.
Previously, the best bowling performance by a Haryana bowler in the Ranji Trophy was held by Joginder Sharma, who took eight wickets against Vidarbha in the 2004/05 season. Kamboj’s 10-wicket haul not only surpasses this record but also strengthens his reputation as a promising talent in Indian domestic cricket. The 23-year-old made headlines earlier in 2024 when he represented the Mumbai Indians in the IPL season.
On Day 2, Kamboj’s lethal bowling rattled Kerala’s lineup, securing eight wickets as the visitors ended the day at 285/8. This exceptional performance paved the way for his historic 10-wicket achievement on Day 3, a feat that underscores his rising stature in the cricketing world.
