IND vs NZ 2nd T20: After losing the 1st T20, Team India will clash with New Zealand in the 2nd T20 in Lucknow. Pressure will be on Hardik Pandya and Rahul Dravid regarding Playing XI as they will be aiming to restore parity in the three-match series. One of the main concerns going into the Lucknow T20I is the form of Arshdeep Singh. The ace India pacer struggle was at full display in the 1st T20I. Because of this Team Management could give Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar a thoroughly deserved chance to make India debut. Follow India vs NewZealand T20 LIVE with InsideSport.IN
IND vs NZ 2nd T20: Hardik Pandya & Rahul Dravid face Arshdeep Singh DILEMMA for Lucknow T20, Mukesh Kumar likely to make debut, Follow LIVE Updates
In the final over of the opening innings of the first Twenty20 International against New Zealand on Friday, January 27, India pacer Arshdeep Singh leaked 27 runs.
Daryl Mitchell, a New Zealand batter, destroyed Arshdeep by hitting him for three sixes in the first three deliveries of the over. A no-ball was also bowled by Arshdeep in the over, continuing a pattern from the previous series.
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— Arshdeep Singh (@arshdeepsinghh) October 27, 2022
Meanwhile Bengal pacer Mukesh is poised to make his India debut.
- Mukesh Kumar has played 23 T20 matches for West Bengal.
- Kumar has scalped 25 wickets in 23 matches.
- His best bowling figure is 3/12 and has an economy of 7.20.
As a key player in the domestic system, Kumar has made a name for himself. The pacer has recently been acquired by Delhi Capitals for INR 5.5 crores at IPL 2023 Auction. Mukesh Kumar was earlier the net bowler for DC.
Mukesh Kumar is a medium-fast bowler with a right arm. The 29-year-old has taken 123 wickets in 58 innings while playing in 33 first-class games. And in 24 List A games, 24 wickets have been taken by Mukesh.
