Mukesh Kumar endorses BCCI’s directive on playing domestic red ball cricket

Bengal bowler Mukesh Kumar leaves after the tip of Bihar’s first innings throughout their Ranji Trophy match, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.
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Pacer Mukesh Kumar sees deserves within the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI’s) directive to contracted gamers to play domestic red ball cricket each time they’re free from National obligation.

Mukesh, who performed his first Ranji Trophy match of the season for Bengal on Friday and captured 4 wickets towards Bihar, was all for donning his state team’s colors.

“It’s good. For me, it’s important. I’ve gone on to play for India by playing the domestic matches. So, for me, it’s important to play domestic matches,” Mukesh, who was launched from the Indian aspect for Bengal’s final group match, advised reporters after the tip of the primary day’s play on the Eden Gardens right here.

“Playing for the nation is a proud second, however I missed playing for Bengal. Our pacers have been performing properly. Suraj Jaiswal (who additionally took 4 wickets) is great, very constant, and he’ll go far.”

Mukesh missed being a part of the social gathering within the Indian crew as R. Ashwin achieved his 500th Test wicket. “He is a legend. I’m slightly unhappy that I’m not there, however I’m joyful as properly to play for Bengal.”

Sharing his impression in regards to the star off-spinner, Mukesh mentioned, “Ashwin at all times speaks about new concepts. Once I used to be batting on the NCA earlier than the World Cup. He was bowling to me and asking how the ball was behaving. I’ve not seen a much bigger bowler than him in motion. There is lots to study from him.”

Asked how he has modified as a bowler after his worldwide publicity, Mukesh mentioned, “After talking to the teaching employees (within the Indian crew), I made some modifications in my rotation and touchdown. I can really feel numerous distinction after that. I want to proceed with that.

“There will not be a lot distinction (between domestic and worldwide cricket). It’s a psychological factor. In worldwide cricket, you ought to be ready to take some stress.”

Mukesh additionally valued his enriching interactions with Jasprit Bumrah and acknowledged captain Rohit Sharma’s help.

Mukesh, who has represented the nation in all three codecs, mentioned, “There will not be a lot distinction between (bowing with) a white ball and a red ball. The important distinction is that of the size. It’s like easy methods to bowl within the PowerPlay and demise overs in T20.”