Last Updated: February 15, 2024, 10:30 IST
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Mukesh Kumar is presently with the India squad and can go away from Rajkot later within the night to affix Bengal for the Ranji Trophy match towards Bihar.
Mukesh Kumar was launched from the India squad after he was changed by Mohammed Siraj within the third Test of the five-match collection on the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, now referred to as Niranjan Shah Stadium, in Rajkot on Thursday.
The pacer remains to be with the India squad and can go away from Rajkot later within the night to affix Bengal for their Ranji Trophy sport towards Bihar on Friday.
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The right-armer, who performed the second Test in Visakhapatnam, will then be part of again the Indian squad for the fourth sport, which is scheduled to be performed in Ranchi from February 23.
“Mr Mukesh Kumar has been released from the India squad for the third Test against England in Rajkot, the BCCI said in statement
“He will join his Ranji Trophy team, Bengal, for the team’s next fixture before linking up with Team India in Ranchi,” it added.
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Mukesh had struggled in Visakhapatnam, with the England batters taking him to the cleaners.
The 30-year-old bowled the least variety of overs, registering figures of 0/44 in 7 overs within the first innings and 1/26 in 5 overs within the second essay. His sole wicket was that of England quantity 10 Shoaib Bashir.
The Bengal-Bihar Ranji match will likely be performed on the Eden Gardens.
As for the India vs England Test collection, the five-match Test collection is presently tied at 1-1.
India gained the second Test by 104 runs to stage the collection after England took the opener by 28 runs.
(With inputs from Agencies)
