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[Saba Sports News] The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced through their social media channels that India pacer Mukesh Kumar, who participated in the first two T20Is of the ongoing five-match series against Australia, has been granted leave from the team specifically for the third match in Guwahati.
Mukesh, known for his impressive performance, particularly during the death overs in the first two matches, has been given a brief break by the BCCI for his wedding. The 30-year-old cricketer made a formal request to the BCCI to be released from the squad for his wedding festivities.
“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,” stated the BCCI on ‘X’.
The BCCI confirmed that Mukesh will rejoin the team before the fourth T20I, scheduled to take place in Raipur on Friday. Additionally, the BCCI revealed that bowling all-rounder Deepak Chahar, absent from T20Is since October 2022, has been included in the squad for the remainder of the series. Chahar is set to join the team, providing valuable support to the bowling unit.
“He (Mukesh) will join the squad ahead of the 4th T20I in Raipur. Pacer Deepak Chahar has been added to India’s squad for the remainder of the series,” added the governing body.
Mukesh, hailing from Bihar, showcased his skills admirably in the first two matches by delivering precise deliveries during the crucial death overs. In his absence, the opportunity to fill the void in the third T20I match might go to fast-bowler Avesh Khan. With India leading the series 2-0, a single win in the upcoming matches would secure a series triumph for the Suryakumar Yadav-led side.