Bengal seamer Mukesh Kumar received his maiden India call-up for the upcoming three-ODI series against South Africa which begins from October 6 onwards. Kumar and Rajat Patidar were the two new faces in the Team India squad which will be captained by Shikhar Dhawan.
Kumar interestingly got to know about his Indian team selection after he received a notification of being added to the Team India WhatsApp group on Sunday, October 2. He is currently playing in the ongoing Irani Cup tie against Saurashtra.
The 28-year-old pacer's selection news stoked a celebration in his family and his Rest of India teammates also made the day special. As he was heading back to the team hotel in Saurashtra along with his Rest of India teammates, Mukesh Kumar learned about his selection.
His teammates congratulated the Bengal pacer and celebrated the momentous news while on their way to the team hotel.
Pacer Umran Malik used the viral ‘Dekh rha hai Binod’ meme dialogue to Mukesh Kumar to congratulate him on his selection, while the rest of the members yelled ‘Hip hip hurray’.
Here is the video:
