Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Mukesh Choudhary’s fearless comeback powers Irani Cup fightback
Mukesh Choudhary is a fast bowler who played very well for Rest of India in the Irani Cup.
He took five wickets, which was his first five-wicket haul in first-class cricket.
He can make the ball move into or away from batters and can also bowl fast bouncers.
Injuries had caused him to miss many matches in the past.
He now trains more carefully and limits how much he bowls each week.
Chennai Super Kings supported him after a back injury kept him out of the 2023 IPL.
Choudhary says he is now mentally stronger and does not worry about selectors watching him.
Jammu & Kashmir still played well and held a 17-run lead at the end of the day.
Mukesh Choudhary claimed his first five-wicket haul in first-class cricket during the Irani Cup.
The pacer took 5/78 as Jammu & Kashmir reached 278 against Rest of India.
Choudhary’s career has been disrupted by rib, back and side injuries.
He now regulates his bowling workload and prioritizes physical conditioning to remain fit.
Jammu & Kashmir led by 41 runs, leaving Rest of India 24/1 and 17 runs behind at stumps.
- Who
- Mukesh Choudhary, Rest of India, Jammu & Kashmir and other players in the Irani Cup match.
- What
- Choudhary took 5/78, his first five-wicket haul in first-class cricket, while Jammu & Kashmir gained a 17-run lead.
- When
- On Day 2 of the Irani Cup, Friday, at stumps.
- Where
- Srinagar, where the match was being played.
- Why
- Choudhary’s performance came as he returned from an injury-interrupted career and adopted a more controlled approach to training and bowling.
- Match
- Irani Cup: Rest of India versus Jammu & Kashmir
- Choudhary’s figures
- 5 wickets for 78 runs
- Jammu & Kashmir score
- 278
- Rest of India score
- 237 and 24/1
- Position at stumps
- Rest of India trailed by 17 runs
- Choudhary’s workload
- He said he now regulates his bowling at about 30 to 35 overs per week
- IPL 2022 wickets
- He took 16 wickets in his first campaign for Chennai Super Kings