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3 reasons why Mukesh Kumar is likely to make his Test debut for India against West Indies
Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar has finally received his maiden India call for the upcoming tour to West Indies. The 29-year-old has been included in India’s Test and ODI squads against the Caribbean team starting next month. His numbers in domestic cricket have helped him to get the recognition he deserves.
Although Mukesh has been a part of India’s white-ball squad before, he has been at his best in the longest format in domestic cricket. He has the ability to swing the ball both ways which makes him quite a prospect to have on the team. He was also part of the Indian squad for the World Test Championship final as a reserve player. Looking at all the aspects,
Here are the top three reasons why Mukesh should make his Test debut for India against West Indies.
Domestic cricket performances
Mukesh has been one of the best bowlers in domestic cricket over the past few years. His record with the red ball speaks about his unreal consistency. The fast bowler has scalped 149 wickets at an average of just 21.55. He has already taken his game to the next level with his incredible performances in India A. With this, he already proved his ability to step up to a new challenge.
