Mukesh Kumar Biography

Mukesh Kumar was born on Tuesday, October 12, 1993, in Kakarkund, Gopalganj, Bihar. He’s currently 30 years old. Mukesh Kumar, an Indian cricketer, wanted to join the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Bihar Police. He passed the written exams in 2012 but struggled with fitness requirements. So, he turned to cricket as a serious career. Rising from domestic cricket, Mukesh became a right-arm fast bowler and earned a spot on the India-A team after taking over 30 wickets in two consecutive Ranji Trophy seasons. Despite lacking proper cricket facilities in his area and growing up without a Ranji team, Mukesh held a strong dream of representing India in cricket, which he eventually achieved.

Mukesh Kumar Biography Age, Education, Family, Career.Physical Appearance, Girlfriend and More

He’s a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium bowler. Despite his young age, Mukesh’s determination and bowling speed impress even experienced players. So far in his Test career, Mukesh Kumar has played one match and taken two wickets. His average is 26.50, giving away around 2.30 runs per over, with his best performance being 2 for 48. In 2022, he joined the Indian Cricket Team for the Twenty 20 International (T20I) series against Sri Lanka. Mukesh, who was born in a small Bihar town, dreamt of playing cricket for India. After 29 years of hard work and resilience, he achieved his dream. His debut matches were in Test format on July 20, 2023, against West Indies in Bridgetown, in ODI format on July 27, 2023, also against West Indies in Bridgetown, and in T20I format on August 3, 2023, against West Indies at Tarouba.

Family

His dad, Kashinath Singh, worked as a taxi driver, and his mom, Malti Devi, takes care of their home. Back in 2012, his dad, who managed a taxi business in Kolkata, urged him to move there. He’s got four sisters and an older brother named Dhanset.

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Education

After attending VM High School in Gopalganj, Bihar, he went on to study commerce at Kamla Rai College in the same town.

Wife- Relationship

Mukesh Kumar is not married at the moment, and details about his girlfriend aren’t known. If you’re curious about his marital status or relationship, keep reading for more information.

Career

He started his first-class career on October 30, 2015, during the 2015–16 Ranji Trophy. Following that, on December 13, 2015, he participated in the 2015-16 Vijay Hazare Trophy as a List A player. Later, he debuted in Twenty20 cricket on January 6, 2016, during the 2015–16 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

International career

He first joined the Indian cricket team in September 2022 for the ODI series against South Africa. During the trial, he took an impressive 34 wickets in seven games. Then, in December 2022, he was selected for the Indian cricket team’s Twenty20 International (T20I) series against Sri Lanka.

Back in 2010, he started with the Bihar U-19 team in a tournament organized by the BCCI. Later, in June 2023, he was named in the Indian squad for all three formats for the West Indies tour. His international journey began in 2016 during the 2015–16 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He made his Test debut in July 2023, showcasing his skills at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, and Trinidad.

Moving through his career milestones, in October 2016, he played in the 2015–16 Ranji Trophy, seizing his first Test wicket against Kirk McKenzie. Then, in 2021, he participated in the 2021-2022 Ranji Trophy, bagging 20 wickets across nine innings.

His ODI debut came in July 2023 during a series against West Indies at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, where he claimed his first ODI wicket against Alick Athanaze. Finally, his T20I debut followed in August 2023 during a series against West Indies at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, and Trinidad.

Net Worth

Various online sources suggest that Mukesh Kumar’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million, which equals 8 crore in Indian rupees.

Physical Appearance

He stands at 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 78 kilograms.

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