Vaibhav Tripathi
Mukesh Kumar, the pacer representing Bengal in domestic circuit, has won a place in the Indian Test squad for the West Indies tour. The right-arm pace bowler has also been selected for the three-match ODI series. Expressing his happiness about the national team call-up, Mukesh shared in an interview with PTI that his long-held dreams are now within reach.
Mukesh, who hasn’t yet played a Test, has been a consistent performer in the domestic circuit. In the previous Ranji season, he took 40 wickets at a average of just over 20. “Kehte hai na agar aap Test nahin khele toh kya khele… (Like they say, what have you done if you didn’t play Tests),” the Bengal pacer told.
“My dream is now in front of me. I always wanted to be here — to play Tests for India. And, I’ve finally arrived,” he further said.