Anshul Kamboj Makes India ODI Debut, Virat Kohli Hands Him The Cap

Virat Kohli hands Anshul Kamboj debut cap [Source: @RCBtweets/X]In a massive update, Anshul Kamboj, who left the India A squad during the second unofficial Test against Australia A to join the senior squad, has now been handed his ODI cap by Virat Kohli. The cricketer is set to make his ODI debut at Mullanpur in the third ODI between India and West Indies on October 3. Kamboj has replaced Prasidh Krishna, who was ruled out of the final match of the series.Anshul Kamboj leaves India A duties to make ODI debutAnshul Kamboj was also named in the India A playing XI for the second match of the Australia A series. However, he has been called up to the senior squad, as the right-arm medium pacer is all set to begin his journey as a national player. Virat Kohli handed the cap to Kamboj ahead of the India vs West Indies 3rd ODI toss at Mullanpur. The cap ceremony was attended by the whole Indian cricket team.Star Sports @StarSportsIndia Making your ODI debut is special. 🇮🇳 But getting your debut cap from #ViratKohli? That’s what dreams are made of. ✨ #AnshulKamboj, aka AK47, is ready to fire! How many wickets will he take today? 👀 #INDvWI 3rd ODI | LIVE NOW 👉 Oct 3, 2026, 1:22 PM In the Australia A series, Kamboj bowled only two overs in the second innings of the first unofficial Test after India were bowled out for 167 runs. The Chennai Super Kings cricketer has featured in only one Test match for India, making his ODI debut another significant milestone in his career. Also Read- Ishan Kishan Slams 1000 T20I Runs In A Calendar Year, Becomes Only Second Indian To Do SoHe has played 25 IPL matches, representing CSK in 22 of them, and has scalped 31 wickets in his IPL career. His List A experience also adds to his credentials, with the pacer having picked up 56 wickets in 35 List A matches at an average of 22.41 and an economy rate of 4.58.How can Kamboj impact IND vs WI 3rd ODI?Anshul Kamboj could add a fresh seam-bowling option to India's playing XI against West Indies at Mullanpur. Across 55 T20 matches, he has taken 76 wickets at an average of 20.92 and a strike rate of 14.1.His record also shows a strong return when his team bats first, with 46 wickets at an average of 17.69 and an economy rate of 8.23. However, his 2026 numbers have been mixed, with 21 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 25.23. Against West Indies, Kamboj's ability to attack the stumps and break partnerships could be crucial alongside the pace attack from Mohammed Siraj and Gurnoor Brar.Also Read- Mohammed Siraj Back, Anshul Kamboj Makes Debut As India Opt To Bat First Vs WI In 3rd ODI