Ex-CSK Star Keen To See 2 Indian Debuts In IPL 2025 Clash vs MI: "Chepauk Wicket..."

Former India fast-bowler Lakshmipathy Balaji said he is keen to see how the uncapped bowling duo of Anshul Kamboj and Gurjapneet Singh will fare for the Chennai Super Kings when they take on Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2025 opening game. Pace-bowling all-rounder Kamboj made his IPL debut last season with Mumbai Indians, before being picked by CSK in the mega auction. He went on to pick an eight-wicket haul in the Duleep Trophy and took a 10-wicket haul in a Ranji Trophy innings for Haryana against Kerala in Lahli.

On the other hand, left-arm pacer Gurjapneet picked 22 wickets in 15 games across two seasons of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) while having an economy rate of 7.3. Though he missed the second leg of the Ranji Trophy due to injury, Gurjapneet is now fit and training with the CSK team ahead of IPL 2025.

"I want to see Anshul Kamboj play because new ball is one important thing which I always believe in Chepauk wicket. In the recent past, we have seen that a lot of bounce has been generated over the period of time. There was a lack of bounce, and now this year we have witnessed the Test match against Bangladesh, where a lot of bounce was on offer.

"So, I feel Anshul Kamboj should do well because he is someone who likes the ball to swing around in evening games, where his new ball potential will come in handy. I am looking forward to seeing Gurjapneet if he is fit. He is someone who is a youngster and has played for Tamil Nadu this season. Of course, you all have lot of names there, but Gurjapneet is one player to look out for," said Balaji, an IPL expert for JioStar, to IANS in a virtual interaction prior to the 18th edition of the tournament.

CSK also have the services of pacer Matheesha Pathirana and