{"id":31316,"date":"2026-05-10T11:08:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T11:08:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/2026\/05\/10\/csks-anshul-kamboj-shines-at-cm-vijays-oath-ceremony-sparking-r-ashwins-playful-social-media-exchange\/"},"modified":"2026-05-10T11:08:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T11:08:39","slug":"csks-anshul-kamboj-shines-at-cm-vijays-oath-ceremony-sparking-r-ashwins-playful-social-media-exchange","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/2026\/05\/10\/csks-anshul-kamboj-shines-at-cm-vijays-oath-ceremony-sparking-r-ashwins-playful-social-media-exchange\/","title":{"rendered":"CSK&#8217;s Anshul Kamboj Shines at CM Vijay&#8217;s Oath Ceremony, Sparking R Ashwin&#8217;s Playful Social Media Exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<h3>Chennai&#8217;s Comedic Mix of Cricket and Politics: Viral Moment Before CSK vs LSG<\/h3>\n<p>In a city where cricket, cinema, and politics are of utmost importance, the morning before a crucial match took a humorous turn. On Sunday, as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) prepared to go up against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Chepauk, social media buzzed over a funny image from the oath-taking ceremony of Tamil Nadu&#8217;s new Chief Minister, Joseph Vijay.<\/p>\n<p>What caused the excitement? A security official on stage bore a striking resemblance to CSK&#8217;s fast bowler, Anshul Kamboj. This uncanny lookalike became the talk of the town, with fans jokingly dubbing him &#8220;policeman Kamboj.&#8221; Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin joined in on the fun, sharing a witty post. He cheekily urged Kamboj to hurry to Chepauk for the big game, reminding everyone that duty calls but cricket takes priority.<\/p>\n<p>CSK also joined the light-hearted banter, confirming that Anshul Kamboj was indeed with the team and ready for the match. In a playful tweet, they shared a video of him practicing his bowling.<\/p>\n<h3>Kamboj Rising in Fame<\/h3>\n<p>While the man in the photo was just doing his job, the mix-up highlights Kamboj&#8217;s growing fame in Chennai. After being signed for \u20b93.40 crore, he has quickly become essential to the Super Kings. In IPL 2026, Kamboj has established himself as a key player, taking 17 wickets in just 10 matches, notably securing a match-winning performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad.<\/p>\n<p>Heading into the Sunday match, CSK found themselves in a tight spot on the points table, making it a must-win game as they vie for playoff spots. They won the toss and elected to bowl, with a brief rain shower influencing the decision.<\/p>\n<h3>Matchday Updates<\/h3>\n<p>Before the match, CSK&#8217;s attack was expected to center around Kamboj, while LSG made two changes to bolster their lineup, bringing in Josh Inglis and Avesh Khan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Teams:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Chennai Super Kings:<\/strong> Sanju Samson (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary.<br \/>\n<em>Impact Players: Gurjapneet Singh, Prashant Veer, Matthew Short, Sarfaraz Khan, Akash Madhwal.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Lucknow Super Giants:<\/strong> Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (C\/WK), Akshat Raghuwanshi, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahamad, Mohammad Shami, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh.<br \/>\n<em>Impact Players: Avesh Khan, Mukul Choudhary, Abdul Samad, Manimaran Siddharth, Mayank Yadav.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As the teams prepare for battle, the excitement is palpable both on the field and online, showcasing the unique blend of cricket, humor, and local culture that defines Chennai.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chennai&#8217;s Comedic Mix of Cricket and Politics: Viral Moment Before CSK vs LSG In a city where cricket, cinema, and politics are of utmost importance, the morning before a crucial match took a humorous turn. 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