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Indian pacer Mukesh Kumar, who was initially picked by Delhi Capitals in the 2023 IPL auction, has been retained by the team for IPL 2025 using the Right to Match (RTM) card.
After a modest debut season, Mukesh made a strong comeback in 2024, claiming 17 wickets in 10 matches.
Post his IPL stint, he made his international debut and has since played in various formats, amassing 71 T20 wickets.

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Mukesh Kumar played for DC in 2023 and 2024

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals use RTM for Mukesh Kumar

By Parth Dhall

Nov 25, 2024

04:48 pm

What's the story

Delhi Capitals (DC) have bought back their pacer Mukesh Kumar in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. The Capitals used their Right To Match (RTM) option after Punjab Kings raised the final bid from ₹6.50 crore to ₹8 crore. Mukesh, who had set his base price at ₹2 crore, played for the Capitals in IPL 2023 and 2024.

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DC welcome back Mukesh

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— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) November 25, 2024

Journey

17 wickets in IPL 2024

Mukesh was first picked by the Capitals in the 2023 IPL auction, at ₹5.5 crore. He made his IPL debut later that season. The Indian pacer finished the 2023 season with only seven wickets from 10 games. However, Mukesh upped the ante the next season, having taken 17 wickets from 10 matches at an average of 21.64.

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An India international

Following the 2023 IPL season, Mukesh made his international debut across formats on India's tour to the Caribbean. He has featured in three Tests, six ODIs, and 17 T20Is ever since. Mukesh has 71 T20 wickets to his name.