Mukesh signs with Nottinghamshire for two County Championship matches

Indian pacer Mukesh Kumar is set to experience English domestic cricket for the very first time after signing a short-term deal with Nottinghamshire for the final two matches of the County Championship season. The Bengal and India fast bowler joins the club at a pivotal juncture in their campaign. Nottinghamshire currently sits second in the County Championship standings, having notched five wins from six matches to amass 185 points. Mukesh is slated to bolster their pace attack for their upcoming away fixture against Sussex in Hove—starting today, September 15—and their season-closing home match against Yorkshire beginning September 24. Fresh off a triumphant Duleep Trophy final where he claimed 3 for 62 to help East Zone secure victory over South Zone on the back of a first-innings lead, Mukesh arrives in peak rhythm. The 31-year-old boasts an impressive first-class resume, tallying 233 wickets across 60 matches, which includes ten five-wicket hauls and a ten-wicket match haul. He has also represented India in three Test matches, capturing seven wickets. "I can't wait to arrive in England and test myself in county cricket. I want to contribute as much as I can while I am here to help Nottinghamshire to success, and I am looking forward to working with the coaches and my new team-mates." — Mukesh Kumar Nottinghamshire head coach Peter Moores welcomed the marquee signing, emphasizing the value of adding a high-caliber, match-ready operator straight from a high-stakes domestic final. Mukesh’s arrival continues a strong trend of Indian cricketers testing their mettle in the English county circuit this season. He joins a growing contingent that includes Kuldeep Yadav (Yorkshire), Manav Suthar (Warwickshire), and Auqib Nabi, who recently turned out for Surrey. As Nottinghamshire chases glory down the stretch, all eyes will be on how the nagging accuracy and seam movement of Mukesh translate to the English conditions.