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Irfan Pathan Backs Anshul Kamboj as a 2027 ODI World Cup Contender

Irfan Pathan has backed Anshul Kamboj as a potential contender for India's 2027 ODI World Cup squad if he continues producing consistent performances.
Kamboj took 2/22 in 10 overs in India's first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland, sending down 46 dot balls.
Pathan highlighted Kamboj's ability to bowl with the new ball, operate with the old ball and contribute at the death.
Pathan specifically praised Kamboj's wide-yorker option from around the wicket, a skill he has shown while playing for Chennai Super Kings.
Pathan said Kamboj's difficult Test debut should be viewed in the context of travel, recovery and the adjustment to conditions.

Gurnoor Brar Reveals Mid-Match Length Change That Troubled New Zealand in 1st ODI

Gurnoor Brar took 3/44 in 9.2 overs as India bowled New Zealand out for 185 in the first ODI at Eden Park, Auckland.
Brar said he changed his length after conceding a six from a slightly fuller delivery in his opening over.
The straight boundary at Eden Park is relatively short, so Brar decided to pull his length back and make it harder for batters to hit over square leg and fine leg.
Arshdeep Singh and Anshul Kamboj advised Brar that a hard length could generate more bounce because of his height.
Brar dismissed Tim Seifert, Tom Latham and Blair Tickner during New Zealand's innings.

Virat Kohli Takes Diving Slip Catch to Remove Nathan Smith, Celebrates with Bow and Arrow Pose

Virat Kohli took a low diving catch at second slip to dismiss Nathan Smith in the 29th over of the first India-New Zealand ODI at Eden Park, Auckland, on November 4, 2026.
The catch came off Anshul Kamboj's bowling after Smith edged a full delivery outside off stump; Kohli dived to his right and held the ball just above the ground.
Smith's dismissal left New Zealand at 115/7, according to the match report.
Kohli followed the catch with a 'Bow and Arrow' celebration that drew attention in the match coverage.
Earlier, Rohit Sharma helped create another New Zealand wicket by collecting Daryl Mitchell's nudge at mid-wicket; KL Rahul completed the run-out behind the stumps.

Auqib Nabi Added to India Squad for First Three New Zealand ODIs After Prasidh Krishna Exit

The BCCI added Auqib Nabi to India's squad for the first three ODIs against New Zealand on October 31, 2026.
Nabi was originally selected only for the fourth and fifth ODIs, but is now available from the series opener on November 4 in Auckland.
Prasidh Krishna was ruled out of the five-match series after failing to obtain fitness clearance while recovering from a hamstring injury.
Nabi made his ODI debut against the West Indies in Guwahati in September 2026.
The 29-year-old right-arm pacer took six wickets across two innings in an India A unofficial Test against New Zealand A at Lincoln.

Did you know? Facts about Anshul Kamboj

Kamboj sent down 46 dot balls in his 10-over spell against New Zealand, conceding only 22 runs. Read the story →
Pathan pointed to Kamboj's ability to bowl in all three phases: with the new ball, with the old ball and at the death. Read the story →
The 2027 men's ODI World Cup is scheduled to be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Read the story →
Brar is listed at 6 feet 5 inches, giving him a natural release-height advantage when he hits a hard length. Read the story →
Anshul Kamboj bowled 10 overs for 22 runs and took two wickets, including 46 dot balls in the innings. Read the story →
Brar's dismissal of Tom Latham was a caught-and-bowled taken with his left hand during his follow-through. Read the story →
Kohli was stationed at second slip when he took the catch, rather than in the outfield. Read the story →
The wicket was Anshul Kamboj's breakthrough in the middle overs, with Kohli completing the chance close to the ground. Read the story →
The 'Bow and Arrow' pose was the celebration reported after the catch, distinct from Kohli's more familiar animated fist-pumping reactions. Read the story →
Rohit Sharma's contribution to Daryl Mitchell's run-out came six overs before Kohli's catch, in the 22nd over. Read the story →
Nabi's inclusion means he is now part of India's squad for all five ODIs, rather than only the final two matches as first announced. Read the story →
The BCCI's original October 16 squad announcement had made Prasidh Krishna's selection conditional on fitness clearance. Read the story →

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Irfan Pathan Backs Anshul Kamboj as a 2027 ODI World Cup Contender

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Anshul Kamboj could enter the selectors' 2027 ODI World Cup plans if he maintains the form he showed against New Zealand in Auckland, where he took 2/22 in 10 overs.

Gurnoor Brar Reveals Mid-Match Length Change That Troubled New Zealand in 1st ODI

India pacer Gurnoor Brar explained how he adjusted his length during the first ODI against New Zealand, pulling it back to a hard length after conceding a six. Advice from Arshdeep Singh and Anshul Kamboj helped him use his height to extract extra bounce in Auckland.

Virat Kohli Takes Diving Slip Catch to Remove Nathan Smith, Celebrates with Bow and Arrow Pose

Virat Kohli produced a sharp low catch at second slip to dismiss Nathan Smith in India's first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland. The catch off Anshul Kamboj reduced New Zealand to 115/7 and was followed by Kohli's 'Bow and Arrow' celebration.

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