There's a joyous atmosphere in the home of Indian fast bowler Mukesh Kumar, as his wife has given birth to a son. Mukesh Kumar himself shared the news of this special occasion through his social media handle.
Sports News: The home of Indian cricket team's fast bowler Mukesh Kumar is currently filled with celebration. His wife, Divya, has given birth to a healthy baby boy, bringing a wave of happiness to their family. Mukesh Kumar himself shared the news of this special occasion through his social media handle. Sharing an emotional post on Instagram, he wrote, "The beginning of a new chapter... with the smallest heartbeat. We have been in love together, now we feel extremely blessed holding our son in our arms."
Mukesh Kumar and Divya got married last year, in 2023. Divya is from Chhapra, Bihar, and has been in the spotlight since her marriage. Following the arrival of the new family member, there is an atmosphere of joy among their family and friends.
The Journey from Bihar to Team India
Mukesh Kumar's story is no less than a movie script. Born in Gopalganj, Bihar, Mukesh faced many struggles in his childhood. But his passion for cricket brought him to Bengal, where he proved his talent by performing brilliantly in Under-19 cricket. Due to his consistently excellent performance in the Ranji Trophy, he got the chance to be a part of the India A team in 2022.
Against New Zealand A, he took 5 wickets for 36 runs and caught the attention of the selectors. This performance proved to be the turning point of his career, and soon he made his place in the Indian team.
International Performance So Far
Mukesh Kumar has played three Tests, six ODIs, and 17 T20 International matches for the Indian team.
- Tests: 7 wickets
- ODIs: 5 wickets
- T20s: 20 wickets
- 52 First Class matches: 210 wickets
- 36 List A matches: 44 wickets
- 77 T20 matches: 83 wickets
In the IPL, he is a part of the Delhi Capitals team. In IPL 2025, Mukesh took 12 wickets in 12 matches, with an economy rate of 10.39.
Fans Congratulate
Although Mukesh Kumar is currently out of the Indian team and has not been included in the team for the ongoing series against England, cricket fans are hopeful that he will make a b comeback soon. As soon as Mukesh Kumar shared the news of the birth of his son, his fans and fellow players started congratulating him on social media. Many big names from the cricket world have wished him well for this new journey.
