Indian fast bowler Mukesh Kumar is gearing up for his upcoming wedding and recently shared a glimpse of the pre-wedding festivities with an energetic dance performance. The video, which has gone viral, shows Mukesh grooving to a popular Bhojpuri song during the Haldi ceremony.
Clad in a stylish black kurta, Mukesh showcased his dance moves alongside his bride-to-be, who looked resplendent in a dark green ensemble. Her embellished top and lehenga complemented by green emerald jewelry completed her elegant attire.
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The Bihar-born cricketer received a well-deserved break from his cricket commitments to attend his wedding celebrations. He will miss India’s third T20I against Australia at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati but will rejoin the team for the fourth T20I in Raipur.
हल्दी की रस्म में भोजपुरी गीत पर जमकर नाचे भारतीय क्रिकेटर मुकेश कुमार और उनकी दुल्हिनियां।#MukeshKumar #Cricket pic.twitter.com/pj6NR6zrpO
— छपरा जिला 🇮🇳 (@ChapraZila) November 28, 2023
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially confirmed Mukesh Kumar’s absence from the third T20I, stating that he would be unavailable due to his wedding commitments. Deepak Chahar has been named as Mukesh’s replacement in the squad for the remaining matches of the series.
Update: Fast bowler Mukesh Kumar made a request to BCCI to be released from India’s squad ahead of the third T20I against Australia in Guwahati. Mukesh is getting married and has been granted leave for the duration of his wedding festivities.
He will join the squad ahead of the…
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 28, 2023
Mukesh Kumar made his international debut for India in July 2023 during a Test match against West Indies. He followed that up with his first ODI appearance against the same opponents a few days later. The 30-year-old right-arm medium pacer has since represented India in one Test, three ODIs, and seven T20Is.
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Mukesh Kumar contributed with one wicket and conceded 43 runs in his four overs during the second T20I against Australia. India emerged victorious in that match, securing a convincing 44-run win. The Indian team had started the T20I series against Australia on a strong note, clinching a thrilling two-wicket victory in the first match.
India currently holds a 2-1 lead in the T20I series against Australia. The penultimate match of the series is scheduled to take place in Raipur on December 1.
