Former Indian Pacer Backs Debutant Kamboj as Siraj's Future Partner

In a recent interview, former Indian left-arm pacer Rudra Pratap Singh has backed Anshul Kamboj, who made his India debut at Old Trafford last month during the Anderson-Tendulkar Test series, as a future pace partner for Mohammad Siraj. Despite Kamboj managing just one wicket and failing to impress in his first outing, RP Singh believes the youngster is a very talented bowler and urged the selectors not to judge him based on a single performance.

RP Singh also spoke highly of other emerging pacers, Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh, stating that they are both hugely talented and will soon be seen playing regularly for India across all formats. However, the former pacer cautioned the Indian team management to manage Mohammad Siraj's workload carefully, noting that while Siraj's body is currently fit and he is bowling well, he needs to be cautious to ensure he remains an asset for the national team.

Regarding the lack of a left-arm pacer in the Indian bowling attack, RP Singh, who was himself a former left-arm quick, said that Arshdeep Singh should be given a chance, as he can swing the ball both ways and has also developed his pace. The former cricketer also praised the UPT20 league, noting that it has helped showcase the talent of several young players from Uttar Pradesh, with around 18-20 of them featuring in IPL 2025 and four currently being part of the Indian squad across formats.