While making it to the Indian team takes a Herculean effort for any player, cementing the place in the side is even a bigger ask. Look at pace bowler Mukesh Kumar. Having been impressive at the domestic level for years, he broke into the Indian team last year, played a Test in the ongoing series against England as well, but lost his place in the third.
Released from the squad, Mukesh was asked to play Ranji Trophy tie for Bengal against Bihar, and there too, he proved a point, that he belongs in the Indian team. the The 30-year-old, without getting dejected, came up with a four-wicket haul against the opposition, to once again, prove his credentials.
In the first innings of the match, where Bihar was bundled out for 95, Mukesh returned with impressive figures of 4/18 in 14 overs. He had an economy rate of 1.30, lowest among all the other bowlers.
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Ranji Trophy 2024
Meanwhile, this is a crucial Elite Group B match for Bengal, as an outright win could help them qualify for the next round. They are sixth in the points table currently, with 12 points to their name. On the other hand, Bihar are at the bottom with five points.
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