India squad SL series: IND vs SL T20- The year 2022 has ended on a high for Mukesh Kumar. The 29-year-old fast bowler was called up to the India squad for the t20i series against SriLanka. The call up comes days after Delhi Capitals shelled out a massive Rs 5.5 crore for his signature. The turnaround is complete for Mukesh, who began his career from humble beginnings. Follow India vs SriLanka live updates on Insidesport.IN
India Squad SL series: From 5.25 crore Delhi Capitals deal to maiden T20I call-up, 29-year-old Mukesh Kumar enjoys DREAM WEEK to cap off 2022 – Check out
India announced the T20 squad against Sri Lanka (IND vs SL T20 Squad 2023). A new face got a place in the form of Mukesh Kumar. In the recently held IPL auction, there was a fight between Delhi and Punjab to buy Mukesh Kumar, in which Delhi bought him by making a successful bid of 5.5 crores. Here we are telling you about Mukesh Kumar.
The T20 series will be played between India and Sri Lanka from January 3. Two matches will be played in Maharashtra and one match in Gujarat. The past has been wonderful for Mukesh Kumar, his dreams have come true. First he got a contract from the IPL team, then a place in Team India. Before his records in T20 and other formats, know which teams had placed bets on him in the IPL.
India Squad SL series: From 5.25 crore Delhi Capitals deal to maiden T20I call-up, 29-year-old Mukesh Kumar enjoys DREAM WEEK to cap off 2022 – Check out
Mukesh Kumar was the net bowler of Delhi Capitals. He told that as a net bowler he got to learn a lot from Ricky Ponting (head coach of Delhi Capitals). Ponting had told him what is the importance of a net bowler, and even by staying here the player can show his talent.
Even if it happened, Delhi itself bought them by bidding crores. Apart from him, Punjab Kings were continuously increasing the bid price to buy Mukesh Kumar. Firstly Chennai Super Kings also bid on Mukesh Kumar, but CSK ended the bid at an amount of 1 crore. There was a fight between Punjab and Delhi, Delhi made a bid of 5.5 crores and Punjab also accepted defeat.
Mukesh Kumar is right arm media fast bowler. He plays like a Bengal team. Mukesh Kumar, 29, has played 33 first-class matches, taking 123 wickets in 58 innings. Mukesh has taken 24 wickets in 24 List A matches.
Talking about Mukesh’s T20 record, he has played 23 matches, in which he has 25 wickets. In T20 format, Mukesh Kumar gave runs with an economy of 7.20. His best is 3 wickets for 12 runs.
India Squad SL series: From 5.25 crore Delhi Capitals deal to maiden T20I call-up, 29-year-old Mukesh Kumar enjoys DREAM WEEK to cap off 2022 – Check out
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