Mumbai, April 22 -- Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh expressed happiness at the fact that most out of five bowlers in the race for the Purple Cap during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season are Indians and hailed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Anshul Kamboj for "showing a new way to bowl in modern T20s".

Harbhajan was speaking on JioHotstar's show 'Champions Waali Commentary'. The Purple Cap holder for most wickets this season has been Kamboj, with 13 wickets in six matches at an average of 16.23, with best figures of 3/22 and an economy rate of 9.73.

Speaking during the programme, Harbhajan said that Indian bowlers have to "evolve" or else "get punished" if they do not raise their level. He pointed to Kamboj's spell aga...