Mukesh Kumar is all set to make his debut in the second Test match against West Indies in Port of Spain. He will be replacing Shardul Thakur who suffered a groin injury in the First Test.
The Noise cheering for Mukesh Kumar has taken a peak when it is made clear that he is debuting for India in Test, a promising talent who originally hails from Bihar will be making his first International Appearance in red-ball cricket. Test Cricket is the highest level of Cricket one can play. Every Bowler dreams of debuting for his country in Test cricket and wants to deliver the best. As the stage is set, there is no better than this day to make a debut for the Indian Team where India and West Indies will clash in their 100th Test match.
The day has finally arrived when all the hard work put in by this young bowler will be paid off. He has an impeccable record in the domestic circuit.
Of course, the prospect of playing a Test match can be daunting. However, Kumar’s exceptional performance in India’s domestic circuit indicates that he is more than ready. He has repeatedly demonstrated his resilience and tenacity on the pitch, much to the delight of his coaches and peers.
Naturally, the question arises: what makes Mukesh Kumar such a promising talent? To answer this, we have to delve into his strengths. Firstly, his ability to swing the ball both ways is one of the remarkable qualities he has. Secondly, his consistent line and length tend to keep batsmen on their toes.
It’s also important to note that Mukesh has delivered some unbelievable performances in the domestic circuit which proves the quality and capabilities he possesses in his bowling. He plays from the Bengal side in Ranji Trophy and has taken 149 wickets in just 39 matches with an average of 21.55 and an economy rate of 2.70 with 6/40 as his best bowling figure in an inning.
It is worth mentioning that the BCCI wanted to bring in some young bowlers like Mukesh who can play for India at a much bigger level. The ecosystem has nurtured them well, in the presence of head coach Rahul Dravid he would have come to learn a lot of things from his seniors.
His addition provides the team with an extra layer of depth and flexibility. Furthermore, his youthful energy is sure to make the dressing room more cheerful.
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