India vs South Africa: 'Wish my father was alive today': Mukesh Kumar dedicates maiden India call-up to late father
It read 'you have been added to the group’ (WhatsApp group). The message was from the Indian team's official WhatsApp group. He then received a congratulatory message informing him that he had been picked for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa. "I can't tell you how I felt. I was so delighted and surprised at the same time. I didn't expect this to be very honest. The feeling was a surreal one. I immediately called my mother and told her. She was really happy and delighted. She blessed me. I got very emotional. My mother started crying over the phone. My mother has supported me throughout my career. I owe my career to her," Mukesh told TimesofIndia.com in an exclusive interview. Apart from Bengal speedster Mukesh, prolific Madhya Pradesh batsman, Rajat Patidar has been added to the India squad. India are scheduled to play 3 ODIs against South Africa, beginning October 6 and will be led by Shikhar Dhawan.
