Right-arm seamer Mukesh Kumar, who made his international debut across all formats during the West Indies tour earlier this year, is aiming for a sustained stint with the Indian team, starting with the upcoming T20I series against Australia in Visakhapatnam. The series against Australia provides a valuable chance for both teams to fine-tune their T20 strategies, especially with the next T20 World Cup approximately seven months away. Mukesh had earned his spot in the national team following notable performances in the domestic circuit and the Indian Premier League (IPL).