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Tanush Kotian’s Four-Wicket Haul Revives Test Comeback Bid
Tanush Kotian is a cricket player trying to earn another chance in India’s Test team.
He played for West Zone against North Zone in the Duleep Trophy.
Kotian bowled spin and took four wickets.
He also made two excellent catches.
North Zone scored 251 runs before losing all its wickets.
Anshul Kamboj and Ayush Badoni helped North make that score.
West Zone had scored 31 runs while losing two wickets by the end of the day.
Kotian said he will focus on taking wickets and scoring runs instead of worrying about selection.
Tanush Kotian took 4/72 as West Zone bowled North Zone out for 251.
Kotian also claimed two sharp diving catches during the Duleep Trophy quarterfinal.
Anshul Kamboj top-scored for North with 60, while Ayush Badoni made 51.
Tushar Deshpande also took four wickets, finishing with 4/57 for West Zone.
West Zone reached 31/2 at stumps, leaving the quarterfinal evenly poised.
- Who
- Tanush Kotian and West Zone played North Zone in a Duleep Trophy quarterfinal.
- What
- Kotian took four wickets and two catches as West Zone restricted North Zone to 251; West reached 31/2.
- Where
- Ground 1 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
- When
- On the opening day of India’s domestic season; the article is dated August 23, 2026.
- Why
- Kotian was seeking to strengthen his case for another India Test opportunity amid competition from Saransh Jain.
Key facts
- Competition
- Duleep Trophy quarterfinal
- Teams
- West Zone versus North Zone
- Tanush Kotian
- 4/72 from 20.5 overs, plus two catches
- North Zone score
- 251 all out
- West Zone score
- 31/2 at stumps
- Top North Zone scorer
- Anshul Kamboj, 60
- Other West Zone bowler
- Tushar Deshpande took 4/57
Quotes
Tanush Kotian
West Zone and Mumbai all-rounder who took four wickets against North Zone.
“I had that confidence because I was with the India team in Sri Lanka. I got to bowl a lot at the nets over there. In Mumbai, it was raining, so I couldn’t get outdoor sessions. In Sri Lanka, I got those outdoor sessions and bowled to brilliant batsmen. It helped me bowl accurately and get that bite and turn”
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“The mentality is to do well in each and every innings I get. In bowling and batting, I think of doing better. Selectors have their thing; if they have to select me, they will. I have to do my job — take wickets, score runs for my team and do better. Whatever opportunity comes, I have to grab it.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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