Indian pacer Anshul Kamboj's brother Sanyam said he and their family is speechless after the former received news of being selected in the squad for the remaining two Tests against England. Sanyam said Anshul has struggled a lot over the years, practising for hours.
With injuries to Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep, India have been forced to strengthen their pace battery as Kamboj received his maiden national call-up. In 24 first-class matches, the right-arm seamer has claimed 79 scalps at 22.88 alongside a couple of fifers.
Speaking to IANS on July 20 (Sunday), Kamboj's brother stated:
"Khushi hai poori family ko, sabko bahut khushi hai, koi shabd nahin hai bolne ke liye. Itni zyaada khushi ho rahi hai ki India ki team mein naam aaya hai. Bahut Sangharsh kiya hai, subah yahan aata tha, practice karta tha. Saara din yahin pe rehta, phir raat ko aata tha ghar pe, bus mein."
(Entire family is happy, we have no words. It's such a happy moment that Indian team has called him up. He has struggled a lot, used to come to the ground early in the morning, practised. He used to stay here all night and then came home by bus.
Team India out to win their first Test in Manchester to make five-match series 2-2
The Asian Giants are targeting their first-ever Test victory at Old Trafford, Manchester to level the five-Test series 2-2. In nine Tests played at the venue since 1936, the tourists have drawn five and lost four. With the city also prone to rains, Team India face a herculean task to force a result in their favour.
Shubman Gill and co. will look to take inspiration from their win at Edgbaston, which was also an unconquered venue until this tour. On the other hand, England will look to carry the momentum from their nervy win at Lord's to Old Trafford. They are certain to make one change to their XI due to Shoaib Bashir getting ruled out of the remainder of the matches due to a finger injury.
