Our plan as fast bowlers was to let the batters take the risks: Mukesh Kumar

East Zone pacer Mukesh Kumar credited tactical bowling and ball maintenance for success in the Duleep Trophy final at MAC Stadium. He emphasized bowling back-of-a-length on red soil to extract movement, avoiding full length that invites cover drives. Kumar and Mohammed Shami took four of six wickets on day three by maintaining consistency and forcing batters to take risks while chasing runs.

Our plan as fast bowlers was to stay as consistent as possible and bowl dot balls, letting them take the risks.