Mukesh Kumar is a right-arm fast bowler from Uttar Pradesh. He made his first-class debut in 2015-16 and has taken 100 wickets in 30 matches.
He was called up to the India squad for the tour of England in 2023. He made his international debut in the first Test against England.
He took 2 wickets in his debut match.
He is the first player from Uttar Pradesh to play for Team India in Test cricket since 2014. He is a tall and lanky bowler who bowls with good pace and bounce.