Ahead of the second Test match against West Indies at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad, Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar received his Test cap on Thursday. He was included in the team as a replacement for Shardul Thakur, who was declared unavailable for selection due to a left groin injury, according to an announcement by the BCCI right after the toss.
With Thakur unable to play, Mukesh Kumar seized the opportunity and made his debut for Team India. It is worth noting that Mukesh Kumar had previously made it into the Indian cricket team but had not been given a chance to play.
This Test match was his final opportunity to make his debut before the team’s next assignment against South Africa, scheduled five months later.
In the meantime, a heartwarming video capturing Mukesh Kumar’s mother’s reaction has taken the internet by storm. Following the moment when Kumar was presented with his India cap, he made a call to his mother, leading to an emotional and touching conversation between the two. The BCCI shared this endearing video, leaving fans in complete awe and admiration.
No Dream Too Small! 🫡
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 21, 2023
Mukesh Kumar's phone call to his mother after his Test debut is all heart ❤️#TeamIndia | #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/Sns4SDZmi2
Mukesh Kumar’s unwavering performances in domestic cricket and the IPL have rightfully earned him a place in the Indian Test squad for the ongoing tour of West Indies. Renowned as a diligent workhorse in domestic cricket, he possesses the remarkable ability to deliver precise deliveries over and over again, even in challenging conditions.