Mukesh Kumar is an Indian cricketer who plays domestic cricket, know his IPL 2023 salary and price
Find out more about his career, background, and much more.
The Delhi Capitals have put a lot of faith in Indian fast bowlers over the last several seasons. To assist their top South African pacer, Anrich Nortje, they have once again brought on board some potential domestic talent in the form of Khaleel Ahmed, Chetan Sakariya, and Mukesh Kumar.
Mukesh Kumar of Bengal was acquired by the team for a hefty sum of moneyโRs. 5.5 crore. However, the current season hasn’t gone as planned for Delhi and Mukesh, as the club has lost its first two games and the 29-year-old has failed to claim a single wicket.
However, Delhi Capitals’ assistant coach, Ajit Agarkar, has acknowledged that players who are purchased for significant sums of money in the IPL come under greater scrutiny. Nonetheless, he remains confident that Mukesh will bounce back and prove his worth in the upcoming matches.
Due to his poor performance, Mukesh Kumar has become the talk of the town recently, with many people trying to find out more about him. So, hereโs what we know about him.
Cricketer Mukesh Kumar: Biography, age, family, parents, hometown, IPL 2023 team, salary, stats
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Who is Mukesh Kumar?
Mukesh Kumar is an Indian cricket player. He has been in the news because he is not performing up to the expectations of his team, the Delhi Capitals, and its fans.
He was born on October 12, 1993, in Gopalganj, Bihar, India. Later, he and his family migrated to Kolkata, West Bengal. His father’s name is Kashi Nath Singh, and his mother’s name is Malti Debi.
Mukesh Kumarย is currently 29 years old.
His career
Mukesh Kumar is a skilled domestic cricketer with a proven track record of success in both IPL franchise cricket and the Bengal side. In October 2015, he started playing first-class cricket. Since then, he has played 34 games, taken 130 wickets, and had an excellent economy rate of 2.71.
In December 2015, he also made his List A debut. Since then, he has played 24 games, taken 26 wickets, and maintained an economy rate of 5.10. Moreover, he has participated in 23 T20 games, collecting 25 wickets at a 7.20 economy rate.
His IPL career is only getting started, as the Delhi Capitals team paid a staggering Rs. 5.5 crores to get him for the 2023 season.