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Mukesh Kumar: rising from Bihar to become a key DC pacer

Mukesh Kumar is an Indian right-arm fast bowler known for his discipline, accuracy, and skill in swing bowling, representing India internationally, the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the IPL, and Bengal in domestic cricket; he debuted for India in 2023 and has become a key player for DC, known for his consistent performances and ability to handle pressure, rising from humble beginnings in Bihar to become a respected international cricketer. 

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Full Name
Mukesh Kumar
Place Of Birth
Kakarkund, Gopalganj, Bihar
Born
12 October 1993
Height
5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Country
India
Batting Style
Right-hand bat
Bowling Style
Right-Arm Fast
Role
Bowler
Jersey No.
49
IPL
Delhi Capitals
Father
Kashi Nath Singh
Brother
Dhanset
Zodiac Sign
Libra
School
VM High School, Gopalganj, Bihar
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Cricket Polls

End 57 Votes | Single Choice
Mukesh Kumar
26.32 %
15 people
Mohit Sharma
38.6 %
22 people
T Natarajan
35.09 %
20 people

Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Jammu & Kashmir vs Bengal · 2nd Semi Final First Class February 15, 2026 17 18 3 0 94.44
Bengal vs Andhra · 3rd Quarter Final First Class February 6, 2026 6 7 1 0 85.71
Haryana vs Bengal · Group C First Class January 29, 2026 1 3 0 0 33.33
Bengal vs Services · Group C First Class January 22, 2026 0 4 0 0 0.00
Bengal vs Hyderabad (India) · Match 95 List A January 6, 2026 6 11 1 0 54.55
Baroda vs Bengal · Group B List A December 26, 2025 9 6 2 0 150.00

International Career Of Muskesh Kumar

International Debuts

  • Test Debut: July 20, 2023, vs. West Indies (Port of Spain).
  • ODI Debut: July 27, 2023, vs. West Indies (Bridgetown).
  • T20I Debut: August 3, 2023, vs. West Indies (Tarouba). 

Recent International Matches

  • Last Test: February 2, 2024, vs. England (Visakhapatnam).
  • Last ODI: December 21, 2023, vs. South Africa (Paarl).
  • Last T20I: July 14, 2024, vs. Zimbabwe (Harare). 

Teams Mukesh Kumar Played In

  • International: India (Test, ODI, T20I debut in 2023)
  • IPL: Delhi Capitals (DC)
  • Domestic: Bengal (First-Class, List A, T20)
  • Other: India A, East Zone

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Salary Of Mukesh Kumar

  • IPL 2025- INR 8.0 crore

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FAQs About Mukesh Kumar

What is the birthplace of Mukesh Kumar?

Kakarkund, Gopalganj, Bihar.

What is the role of Mukesh Kumar?

Batter.

Career Highlights

  • Made international debut in the Caribbean tour (2023).
  • Strong Ranji Trophy performer for Bengal, crossing 200 wickets.
  • Key player for Delhi Capitals in IPL, impactful 2024 season. 

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