India, May 3 -- 25-year-old pacer Anshul Kamboj has come quite far from a very disappointing Test debut for India last year in England. He played one Test in Manchester after injuries in the Indian camp and returned 1/89 in a high-scoring contest that ended in a draw. He looked heavy and could barely control his deliveries.

However, in less than a year, he appears to have improved immensely. He looks fitter and is bowling extraordinarily for Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

In nine matches so far, Kamboj, only third bowler in Ranji trophy to take all 10 wickets in an innings, has taken 17 wickets and is currently tied with Bhuvneshwar Kumar of Royal Challengers Bengaluru as the highest wicket-takers. He is...