The Indian Cricket Team has given Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar his Test Debut Cap for the India vs West Indies 2nd Test. The Delhi Capitals pacer has been with the Indian squad for quite some time but has warmed the bench. However, Rohit Sharma has now put his trust on the pacer as a replacement for Shardul Thakur who has picked up a niggle.
No Axar, Mukesh Kumar makes Test debut, Shardul out with groin injury
Mukesh Kumar gets the 308th cap winner to represent India in red ball cricket. In the previous game, India gave Test debuts to the dynamic duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan. The BCCI went on to state that Shardul Thakur is injured and therefore cannot take part in the game on account of having a sore left groin.
“It’s (Pitch) going to get slower and slower. Shardul has pulled up a niggle. He’s not fit. Mukesh Kumar is going to make his debut. He has worked hard in the domestic cricket,” Indian skipper Rohit Sharma told after the Toss.
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Mukesh Kumar’s rise has been slow but steady. He surprised everyone when he was sold for big bucks in IPL 2023 as Delhi Capitals put their trust in the Bengal bowler.
Following his exploits in IPL 2023 he continued to b a regular touring member in the India team, patiently waiting on the sidelines and awaiting his chance to feature for India. However, now his dream has come true when he made his debut for India in the 2nd Test match against West Indies.
India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Jaydev Unadkat, Mukesh Kumar, Mohammed Siraj
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