India vs West Indies: Mukesh Kumar makes international debut in 2nd Test after replacing Shardul Thakur

India handed Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar his maiden international cap on Thursday in their only change to their lineup for the second Test against West Indies in Port of Spain.

Mukesh, who represents Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), replaced all-rounder Shardul Thakur, who reportedly was not available for selection due to a sore left groin.

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The 29-year-old, who is originally from the state of Bihar, has 39  First-Class appearances to his credit and also made 10 appearances for DC in his maiden IPL season earlier this year.

West Indies too included a debutant in their lineup for the must-win second Test, bringing in Kirk McKenzie in place of Raymon Reifer. Like Mukesh, the 22-year-old Jamaican too is making his maiden international appearance in the Trinidad Test.

Congratulations to Mukesh Kumar, who is all set to make his Test debut for #TeamIndia