Mukesh Choudhary is an Indian cricketer who plays as a left-arm medium-fast bowler. He became well-known for his great performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL), especially when playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). In the 2022 season, he impressed many people with his swing and speed, especially in the early overs of the match.
Early Life
Mukesh was born on 6 July 1996 in Bhilwara, Rajastha, India. He was born into a middle-class family to Gopal Choudhary, a businessman, and his mother, Prembai Choudhary. His family moved to Pune to support his cricketing aspirations. He has a younger brother, Rajesh.
Cricketer Career
Mukesh Choudhary is a left-arm, medium-fast bowler from a small village in Rajasthan. He moved to Pune at a young age and trained at the 22 Yards Cricket Academy. He started his professional cricket career with Maharashtra:
- First-class debut: 9 November 2017 (Ranji Trophy)
- List A debut: 7 October 2019 (Vijay Hazare Trophy)
- T20 debut: 8 November 2019 (Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy)
Mukesh is known for swinging the ball at a good pace. He was Maharashtra’s top wicket-taker in the 2021–22 Vijay Hazare Trophy, and in the 2024–25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he took 15 wickets in 6 matches, becoming the third-highest wicket-taker. His strong performances in domestic cricket have made him a rising star.
IPL Career, Debut, Records & Team
Mukesh Choudhary made his IPL debut for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2022 and had a strong first season, taking 16 wickets in 13 matches. His best performance came against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he picked up 4/46. He stepped up well when CSK’s lead pacer, Deepak Chahar, was ruled out due to injury.
IPL 2023: Missed Entire Season
He was ruled out due to a rib and stress fracture.
IPL 2024: Played 1 match
He returned to the squad but managed to play only one game, conceding 27 runs in an over.
IPL 2025 Auction
CSK re-signed him for INR 30 lakhs in the IPL 2025 Auction, showing faith in his abilities despite recent setbacks. He played one match in the season, though he didn’t take any wickets.
Net Worth 2025
Mukesh Choudhary made his IPL debut in 2022 when Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bought him for INR 20 lakh. In the 2025 season, CSK re-signed him for INR 30 lakh, showing they still believe in his skills.
As of 2025, Mukesh's net worth is around INR 15 crore. His main sources of income are from playing cricket, including domestic matches and the IPL, as well as endorsements from brands like Pepsi, Nike, and Hero MotoCorp.
