Mukesh Kumar's Cryptic Karma Post Stirs Debate Ahead of IND vs ENG Test Series
So, there’s a bit of drama simmering just before the much-anticipated Test series between India and England kicks off. While all eyes are on the new-look Indian side under Shubman Gill's leadership, it’s not the playing XI that’s grabbing headlines today—it's a cryptic Instagram post by fast bowler Mukesh Kumar that's igniting conversations across the cricketing world.
Let me break it down for you. The BCCI made a late addition to the Test squad by drafting in young pacer Harshit Rana, following his recent showing in the unofficial Test series against the England Lions. Now, on paper, Rana’s performance wasn’t eye-catching—he took 1/99 in 27 overs—but he still made the cut. Meanwhile, Mukesh Kumar, who bowled decently in the same match with figures of 3/92, was overlooked. He’d even dismissed key batters like James Rew and Max Holden. Naturally, eyebrows were raised.
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Shortly after Rana’s call-up was announced, Mukesh posted a not-so-subtle message on social media: “Karma bides its time. You will always have to watch out. Karma is unforgiving and always gets payback.” Now, he didn’t name anyone directly, but the timing and tone said enough. The cricket fraternity immediately caught on. Was this a dig at the selection committee? At Harshit? Or just general frustration?
Former cricketer Dodda Ganesh even chimed in, calling the selection odd and pushing for Anshul Kamboj instead, suggesting there’s a bias or obsession at play when it comes to Rana. And honestly, fans are divided. A poll that followed the announcement showed split opinions: some believe Rana deserved the shot due to his all-round potential and promise, while others feel Mukesh or even Kamboj had stronger claims based on recent form.
The irony here is hard to ignore. Mukesh debuted in Tests just a year ago against the West Indies and picked up seven wickets in three matches. He’s been on the fringes ever since, often traveling as a reserve but rarely getting a consistent run. Just when it looked like he might earn another shot, this snub hits hard. Add to that his absence from the recent intra-squad match and you can sense the growing frustration.
As the series begins and all focus shifts to the action on the pitch, this subplot adds a layer of intensity off it. Will Mukesh bounce back stronger? Will Rana justify his selection? Only time will tell. But one thing's certain—karma, selection, and performance are going to be under the scanner like never before.
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