The left-arm pacer from Maharashtra, Mukesh Chaudhary, made it into the IPL after an impressive domestic season, where he was the leading wicket-taker for Maharashtra in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021-22, picking up 10 wickets in 5 games. The absence of Deepak Chahar in the 2022 IPL gave Mukesh Choudhary an opportunity to prove himself.
Mukesh Choudhary had an extraordinary tournament by picking up 16 wickets with an average of 26.50. Even after his outstanding performance in 2022, Mukesh was left out when Deepak Chahar came back in 2023. Mukesh will be looking forward to using any given chance to the fullest in the 2024 IPL.
Full Name
Mukesh Choudhary
Date of Birth
06 July 1996
Nationality, Hometown
Indian, Rajasthan
Debut Year in IPL
2022
Teams Played
Chennai Super Kings
Current Teams
Chennai Super Kings
Batting Style
Left-hand Batsman
Bowling Style
Left-arm Medium
Mukesh Choudhary IPL Salary
Chennai Super Kings signed Mukesh Choudhary for his base price of INR 20 lakhs at the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. Later he was retained for INR 20 lakhs, after an extraordinary debut season. Though Mukesh was benched throughout the 2023 season, his skillset is much needed for the team. Mukesh brings in left-arm pace to CSK’s bowling unit, he is lethal in the powerplay. However, Mukesh now made way for the experienced campaigner Deepak Chahar. CSK retained Mukesh Choudhary for INR 20 lakh in the upcoming 2024 IPL.
