[Watch] Mukesh Kumar's Hardwork Pays Off; Gets His Maiden Home Test Wicket

Mukesh Kumar gets his first wicket of the match [x.com]

Indian pacer Mukesh Kumar finally found his rhythm, claiming the crucial wicket of Shoaib Bashir and swinging the momentum in India's favour on Day 4 of the second Test against England in Vizag. After a couple of challenging days on the field, Mukesh Kumar's persistence paid off as he bowled a masterful delivery over the wicket, landing it on the fifth stump line.

The ball, moving ever so slightly after pitching, found the outside edge of Bashir's bat, sending the ball straight into the safe hands of wicketkeeper Srikar Bharat.

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This breakthrough put India on the brink of wrapping up the Test match, with just one wicket remaining for victory. 

Earlier in the day, England had displayed a different strategy, with Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes adopting a grinding approach. However, Stokes fell victim to a brilliant direct hit from Shreyas Iyer, capitalizing on some casual running from the England captain.

Despite a tough outing in the match, Mukesh Kumar's determination and skill in this spell were evident, culminating in the crucial wicket of Bashir.

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