Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Haryana’s Kamboj picks eight wickets but Baby, Azharuddeen keep Kerala afloat
The HinduAnshul Kamboj underlined his credentials as one of the most exciting fast bowlers in the Indian domestic circuit with an eight-wicket haul for Haryana against Kerala in a Ranji Trophy Group C match at the Chaudhary Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium here on Thursday. Despite Kamboj’s gallant efforts, Kerala stayed afloat courtesy of resilient fifties from skipper Sachin Baby and Mohammed Azharuddeen, and a late gutsy knock from Shoun Roger. While the rest of the Haryana bowling attack struggled to make an impact on a Lahli surface not offering much lateral movement, Kamboj bowled with purpose, using his hurrying pace to trouble Kerala batters. Haryana could only dislodge Kerala’s sixth-wicket partnership with the help of a returning Kamboj, armed with the second new ball.