‘Kisi ko bhi over hype nahi karna’ - Fans react as India bowling coach thinks pacer Mukesh Kumar can play in all three formats

Mukesh Kumar (Source- Twitter)

India pacer Mukesh Kumar has made his debut in all three formats of the game in the ongoing West Indies tour, while Indian bowling coach Paras Mhambrey stated that Mukesh has the potential to serve Team India in all three formats of the game. The pacer from Bengal has come into the limelight after his domestic arena performance for India A, he made his debut in Indian Premier League (IPL) in the 2023 edition in which he performed averagely for Delhi Capitals (DC).

The 29-year-old right-arm pacer became the second India pacer after T Natarajan to debut in all three formats on the same tour. Speaking of the series, India is trailing behind 1-2 in the five-match T20I series as the visitors lost the first two games of the series. However, Team India came back in the last game to make a comeback in the series. Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma shined with the bat as they chased down the 160-run target with seven wickets in hand and 13 balls remaining. 

You need someone like Mukesh Kumar to come here on a tour: Indian bowling coach 

"I’m extremely happy with the way he has progressed. Not many people get the opportunity to feature in all three formats. But to get a chance to play in all three formats is fantastic,” “Very happy with the way he has progressed; the thought process, the discussion we had with him and his approach towards the game is fabulous,” said Indian bowling coach to reporters ahead of fourth T20I

“You need someone like him to come here on a tour and play against tough opponents on a different wicket which is never easy. But the way he has gone about it and the character he has shown extremely happy, "Going forward, since we know he is capable of playing all three formats, we need to be smart with his workload management. He has played a lot of domestic cricket and got quality skills out there," he further added. 

Now with the Asia Cup 2023 and ODI World Cup 2023 just around the corner, it is evident that the Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer performed well in the remaining two games and might have a chance in the continental championship, starting on August 30. Now the Hardilk Pandya-led side will be hoping to equalize the series after winning the fourth game at Lauderhill in the USA on August 12. 

Here is how fans react as Indian bowling coach thinks pacer Mukesh Kumar can play in all three formats: 

Kisi ko bhi over hype nahi karna. Everybody has limits. Other than pin point yorkers, im yet to see his abilities.

— I V (@infvoy) August 12, 2023

Bowling coach ko jo bolna tha bol diya bas, yaha 1-2 series accha khel ke log out of form ho jate he aur ye 3 format khelne ko bol raha he waah

— विजय (@bijjuu11) August 12, 2023

He is the new T. natarajan of team India once all main bowlers came back no one was going to remember him.

— something fascinating (@_rohit_45) August 12, 2023

Honestly sometimes I feel the selectors play card game jis kisi ka bhi Naam aayega woh India kehlega bhale hi usse zada deserving player ke career khatam ho jaye 💀

— Gamers Pubg (@GamersPubg20) August 12, 2023

Says a bowling coach who himself has played 2 Test & 3 ODls & 0 T20ls.

What a joke.

— Shubham Singh (@TheSinghTweets) August 12, 2023

Even I'm "Capable" of playing 3 format for India. The Real question is how much impact he can make 😒

— RiJin (@RiJin_10) August 12, 2023

Highly disagree, he is so much good for test but his style of bowling isn’t suitable for fast paced game

— Jack heyyy (@jack_heyyy) August 12, 2023

Left arm pacers ko bhi mauka dedo mukesh chaudhry mohsin khan aur bhi hai puri duniya ki teams may left arm seamers bhare pade hai aur hum hai k saare right arm seamers hi liye jaare

— Hav17 (@_in_somniac_) August 12, 2023

band karo bhai all format all format har player ko banana 🙏

— shashankkk (@Fmab96) August 12, 2023

According to him, who isn't capable of playing all 3 formats?

— ashish_r_padelkar (@engi_arp) August 12, 2023