'Bas lage rhna hai': Back in rhythm, Mukesh Kumar pushes for India comeback
Indian pacer Mukesh Kumar is aiming for a national team comeback after being selected for the India A squad for the upcoming New Zealand tour. Following a period of injury and exclusion, he has regained his rhythm through consistent performances in domestic tournaments like the Duleep Trophy and Irani Cup.
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NEW DELHI: The last time Mukesh Kumar played for India, he claimed a four-wicket haul against Zimbabwe in Harare. Since then, he has been out of the national setup. More than two years later, the Bengal pacer is back on the selectors’ radar after being picked in the India A squad for the New Zealand tour.What can a cricketer do when they have played all three formats for India and are then suddenly left out in the cold? "Bas lage rhna hai (All we can do is keep pushing)," Mukesh tells TimesofIndia.com in an exclusive interview.Mukesh, who will turn 33 in three days, is getting ready to play his sixth first-class game in less than two months.
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