CSK head coach Stephen Fleming ignited new excitement in Indian cricket circles when he named teenage fast bowler Anshul Kamboj as a possible game changer for India's forthcoming Test trip to England.

Kamboj’s deceptive pace combined with his ability to hit a testing length makes him a nightmare for batsmen, especially in conditions where the ball moves off the seam.

After CSK’s game against RR, Fleming described Kamboj as “an ideal bowler for English conditions” and said the Haryana pacer would be “an absolute handful” if picked for the red-ball assignment.

“Kamboj is good. His speeds have been around 138-139 (kmph). He is deceptive and the ball always seems to hit the gloves harder. His big strength is his length, and he just gets the ball to wobble. You have seen it in this year’s IPL how he has performed on reasonably flat wickets. I believe he will do well on that tour (of England) if he gets conditions that seam a bit and a little bit of swing,” Fleming said in the press conference after CSK-RR IPL match.

“He will be an absolute handful (in English conditions). He has got some real potential with both white and red ball. We’re happy with his development and the opportunity he has taken this year. He’s shown great temperament under pressure. But what really excites me is how well he controls the ball when the conditions give him a little assistance. That’s a skill that’s hard to teach – it comes with instinct and he has it,” Fleming added.

Anshul Kamboj was named in the India A squad for the England tour. India A will play two unofficial Tests against the England Lions just before the five-match Test series against England starts. Kamboj’s claim to fame was becoming only the third bowler in Ranji Trophy to take all ten wickets in an innings. His 10/49 came for Haryana against Kerala.