Mukesh Kumar / This deadly bowler was heartbroken when he did not get a place in the Indian Test team

Mukesh Kumar: Fast bowler Mukesh Kumar has once again been ignored in the Indian Test team announced for the England tour. Earlier, he did not get a chance to play even a single match on the Australia tour. At the same time, despite performing brilliantly for India-A, the selectors did not include him in the senior team. After this decision, Mukesh Kumar has expressed his displeasure through social media.

Performed strongly in India-A, still did not get a chance

In the unofficial Test of India-A played as part of preparation for the England tour, Mukesh Kumar bowled brilliantly in the first innings. He impressed everyone by taking three important wickets. Despite this, not only was he ignored in the second match, but he was also not given a place in the playing eleven in the instra squad match between the Indian senior team and India-A.

Harshit Rana got priority, reaction on social media

At the same time, Harshit Rana, who has less experience than Mukesh, was included in the team for the England tour. Harshit took only one wicket in the match played for India-A and did not perform well in the instra squad as well. Despite this, he was included in the team, which has raised questions about the selection process among fans and experts.

• Mukesh Kumar shared an emotional message on Instagram story after this selection:
• "Karma takes its time. You always have to be careful. Karma is unforgivable and always takes revenge."
• Fans linked this story to the selection of Harshit Rana and believed that it was a hint towards him.

Mukesh Kumar has played in all three formats

Mukesh Kumar made his debut in all three formats - Test, ODI and T20 International for the Indian team in 2023.

• Test: 3 matches, 7 wickets
• ODI: 6 matches, 5 wickets
• T20: 17 matches, 20 wickets

He has experience as well as consistency, due to which he was being seen as a permanent option in Team India.

Indian Test team announced for England tour

• Batters: Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair
• Wicketkeeper: Rishabh Pant (vice-captain), Dhruv Jurel
• All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur
• Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana

Questions raised again on selection process

Mukesh Kumar's exclusion not only ignores a player, but also raises questions on the transparency and criteria of the selection committee. If a player who has proved his ability by debuting in all three formats for India is out of the team despite consistent performance, it gives rise to a debate on the fairness of the selection system. Now it remains to be seen how Mukesh Kumar makes the selectors realize his importance with his performance in the coming days.