During the 1st unofficial Test between England Lions and India A at the historic St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury, Mukesh Kumar made heads turn by proudly wearing Virat Kohli’s iconic No. 18 jersey. This match is part of the India A tour of England 2025, a highly competitive series aimed at giving young talents exposure in English conditions. Mukesh’s gesture of donning Kohli’s jersey added an emotional and symbolic element to the game, connecting the present with India’s rich cricketing legacy. Watch here: Mukesh Kumar is wearing Virat's No 18 Jersey 💔 pic.twitter.com/V8jIxRaUhr — Sohel. (@SohelVkf) May 31, 2025 Also Read | David Warner Makes Bold Prediction for IPL 2025 Winner Mukesh Kumar's choice of wearing the No. 18 jersey was more than merely a number it was a strong tribute to one of India's greatest contemporary cricketers, Virat Kohli. A fiery player with passion and intensity for which he is well known, Kohli has been a source of inspiration for aspiring players like Mukesh, who are still trying to leave their own indent on the international map. By sporting the same jersey number, Mukesh not only honored Kohli’s legacy but also embraced the responsibility that comes with it. His performance with the ball backed up the symbolism, as he bowled with grit and precision, showcasing the kind of determination that No. 18 has come to represent over the years. Fans quickly noticed the jersey switch on social media, flooding platforms with praise and emotional reactions. For Mukesh, this might be a watershed moment both as a player who is walking into larger shoes and as an individual who is scripting his own tale in Indian cricket. India A in Command as England Lions Trail by 320 Runs at Stumps on Day 2 India A dominated the 1st unofficial Test against England Lions at Canterbury. On top of an enormous 557 in their first innings, owing to Karun Nair's double hundred (204) and solid contributions from Dhruv Jurel (94) and Sarfaraz Khan (92), the visitors placed pressure on the hosts. England Lions replied with 237/2 at stumps on Day 2, remaining behind by 320 runs. Tom Haines took the charge with an undefeated 103, as Mukesh Kumar and the India A bowlers worked hard. Having a massive lead in hand, India A are well in command going into Day 3.