Sourav Ganguly admitted that Mukesh Kumar's omission from India's tour of England left him "surprised" and hopes an opportunity will knock on his door in future.
Currently trailing 1-2 in the series, the Indian team forced a draw in the Manchester Test last week, batting for over five sessions, including the entire Day 5.
Former India captain Kapil Dev backed pacer Anshul Kamboj, who had a lukewarm debut against England in the fourth Test in Manchester.
India vs England 4th Test Day 4, Highlights: Shubman Gill and KL Rahul stitched a 174-run partnership to keep India's hopes of saving the Test alive.
Jasprit Bumrah has taken a total of 13 wickets in this series at an average of 26.69, with two five-wicket hauls.
Ravindra Jadeja blasted Anshul Kamboj after a fielding error handed Joe Root a massive lifeline on Day 3 of the fourth Test encounter between India and England at Old Trafford.
Anshul Kamboj gave India a crucial breakthrough on Day 2 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, removing England opener Ben Duckett for 94.
Just a week ago, Anshul Kamboj was training in Karnal with a Dukes ball, hoping that his chance would come soon.
Pacer Anshul Kamboj was handed his India debut for the 4th Test against England at Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday.
R Ashwin and Anshul Kamboj shared the dressing room at Chennai Super Kings in the IPL this year.