Who is India's fast-bowling sensation Mukesh Kumar?

Inclusion 

Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar has been picked in India's 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa. He recently featured in the Irani Cup.

Start 

Mukesh, a right-arm pacer, hails from Gopalganj district in Bihar and represents West Bengal in domestic cricket. The 28-year-old made his First-Class debut in October 2015 against Haryana.

Stats

In 18 List-A matches so far, Mukesh has taken 17 wickets at an average of 44.00 and economy rate of 5.17. The fast bowler has 19 wickets in 17 T20 matches at an economy rate of 7.25.

Numbers

Mukesh scalped nine wickets in three unofficial four-day matches against New Zealand-A last month. He was also Bengal's joint-highest wicket-taker in the 2021-22 Ranji Trophy season with 20 wickets in just nine innings.

Employment

Mukesh had appeared for the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) exam three times as his father wanted him to become a government employee. He is now employed by the Comptroller and Auditor General office.