IPL 2023: Mukesh Kumar is ready to fire in Delhi Capitals' jersey

It was not an easy journey for Mukesh to enter the Indian cricket team. That old memory is still cherished by the current cricket leaders of Bengal.

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Mukesh impressed Waqar Younis, the legendary pacer of the Pakistan cricket team. A resident of Gopalganj, Mukesh's father wanted his son to join the Central Reserve Police Force.

He tried three times but was not successful in the end. Also, he represented Bihar at Under 19 level. As a child, he dreamed of joining the army.

In 2015, Mukesh got a chance in Bengal's senior team. He got the award for consistently fast bowling for Bengal. Selected for Indian 'A' team in test against New Zealand 'A' team. He took 5 wickets in the first test.

During, Irani Cup he also picked up 4 wickets in the first innings. Mukesh is grateful to Indian A team coach VVS Laxman. He was once the batting consultant of Bengal. He said that his advice worked.

He used to play in Shivpur club. He made his first-class debut on 30 October in the 2015–16 Ranji Trophy. He made his List ‘A’ debut on 13 December 2015 while Vijay Hazare Trophy in the 2015–16.

He made his T20 debut on 6 January 2016 in the 2015–16 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. In December 2022, received his first call-up to the Indian cricket team for their T20 International (T20I) series against Sri Lanka. Mukesh has 130 wickets in 34 matches in first-class cricket (through this match). He took more than 5 wickets in an innings 6 times.