Shardul Thakur desperate for India comeback: Give chances to those who have quality
2 months ago

Shardul Thakur desperate for India comeback: Give chances to those who have quality

India Today  

Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur rescued his team on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy fixture against Jammu and Kashmir. India did not opt for the all-rounder in their spin-heavy home season and also snubbed him for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, opting to hand young Nitish Kumar Reddy a debut. A frustrated Shardul spoke to the media on Thursday and said that perhaps players with quality needed to be given more chances in the India line-up. Ranji Trophy: Bowlers keep Mumbai afloat vs Jammu and Kashmir Thakur’s exploits served as a reminder of his maiden First-Class ton in the Ranji Trophy semifinal last season when he smacked a 105-ball 109 with 13 fours and four sixes, coming in at No.

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‘Impact player’ Shardul hopes for India comeback but currently prioritising Ranji Trophy campaign with Mumbai
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Impact player’ Shardul hopes for India comeback but currently prioritising Ranji Trophy campaign with Mumbai

The Hindu  

If there’s a category that defines an ‘impact player,’ Shardul Thakur undoubtedly fits the bill. And even when he is going through a rough patch, his attitude remains unwavering: “The fun is when we make a comeback after that setback and perform.” In Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy quarterfinal win over Haryana, Shardul was all over opposition batters, completing a match haul …

Shardul Thakur bowls Mumbai to first-innings lead in Ranji quarters with a six-fer, continues spectacular form
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shardul Thakur bowls Mumbai to first-innings lead in Ranji quarters with a six-fer, continues spectacular form

India TV News  

Mumbai pace-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur continued to breathe fire in the ongoing Ranji Trophy as he single-handedly is driving his side towards the business end of the premiere red-ball competition of India. Thakur after smashing a century against Jammu and Kashmir and a rapid 84 against Meghalaya combined with a couple of four-wicket hauls, registered a six-fer in the quarter-final …

With India set to tour England for Tests, Shardul Thakur aims international return, feels he is in contention
1 month, 2 weeks ago

With India set to tour England for Tests, Shardul Thakur aims international return, feels he is in contention

India TV News  

India bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur is eyeing an international return after producing a stellar domestic season in the ongoing Ranji Trophy. "But once I step onto the field, my entire focus is on the match -- whether it's club cricket, Ranji Trophy, IPL, or playing for India. Shardul feels he is in contention for a return Meanwhile, the former CSK …

Keeping Tendulkar’s words close to his heart, Shardul believes lessons learnt by Mumbai will help it move on
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Keeping Tendulkar’s words close to his heart, Shardul believes lessons learnt by Mumbai will help it move on

The Hindu  

As Mumbai gears up for its must-win Ranji Trophy fixture against Meghalaya, Shardul Thakur believes that all the players, irrespective of seniors or juniors, need to trust their abilities and execute their plans. Mumbai’s title defence took a heavy blow last week when it lost to Jammu and Kashmir in a home game, but Shardul, who scored a fifty and …

Shardul Thakur outshines Rohit, Yashasvi in Ranji clash; takes aim at Indian selectors: ‘They should see if…’
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2 months ago

Shardul Thakur outshines Rohit, Yashasvi in Ranji clash; takes aim at Indian selectors: ‘They should see if…’

Live Mint  

Indian bowler Shardul Thakur has been going through a tough phase in his career after losing favour with the Indian selectors while also being snubbed at the IPL 2025 Mega Auctions. Shardul was once a mainstay in the Indian XI owing to his abiity to contribute with the bat in some tough situations but has now been out of favour …

Ranji Trophy 2025: When someone has quality, he should be given more chances, says Shardul Thakur
2 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2025: When someone has quality, he should be given more chances, says Shardul Thakur

The Hindu  

Despite getting overlooked for the all-rounder’s role in the Indian Test side, Shardul Thakur on Thursday asserted that a player should be considered for selection if he has “quality" after producing another rearguard act to save Mumbai some blushes in the Ranji Trophy. Shardul defended India captain Rohit Sharma who flopped on his Ranji Trophy comeback, saying his passion for …

Shardul Thakur sends timely reminder to team India selectors with fighting all-round performance for Mumbai
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2 months ago

Shardul Thakur sends timely reminder to team India selectors with fighting all-round performance for Mumbai

India TV News  

Team India found a player in Nitish Kumar Reddy on their recent tour of Australia whom they can bank on to perform as an all-rounder going forward. But with the ball, he is still a work in progress and against Australia, India also struggled to find a solid number eight batter, where they missed a player like Shardul Thakur. He …

Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur's animated century celebration goes viral
2 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur's animated century celebration goes viral

India Today  

Shardul Thakur celebrated his second first-class hundred—a gritty, fighting knock for Mumbai in their Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir—with a lot of heart. Shardul was elated with his performance, which helped Mumbai recover from a precarious position on Day 2 of their Elite Group A match in the Ranji Trophy. ðŸ’ï for Shardul Thakur 🙌🙌 A crucial knock …

After IPL snub, Shardul Thakur registers most expensive over in SMAT history
3 months, 4 weeks ago

After IPL snub, Shardul Thakur registers most expensive over in SMAT history

India Today  

India pacer Shardul Thakur faced another challenging day in his cricketing journey after registering the most expensive over in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy history during Mumbai's clash against Kerala on November 29 in Hyderabad. Despite a fiery start from Mumbai with the early dismissal of Kerala skipper Sanju Samson, courtesy of Thakur, the pacer's 1/69 spell became the focal point …

Shardul Thakur after scoring maiden First-Class ton in Ranji Trophy 2023-24 semifinal: Probably more hundreds will come
1 year ago

Shardul Thakur after scoring maiden First-Class ton in Ranji Trophy 2023-24 semifinal: Probably more hundreds will come

The Hindu  

Every aspiring cricketer, at some point, dreams of single-handedly saving the team from precarious situations with their individual brilliance. Shardul Thakur made it a reality with his scintillating counter-attacking century in the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Tamil Nadu in Mumbai on Sunday. When you play with passion, you wait for these moments,” said Thakur, revelling at the fact that his …

The understated importance of Shardul Thakur
2 years, 2 months ago

The understated importance of Shardul Thakur

Hindustan Times  

There are backups and then there is Shardul Thakur. Despite not getting Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Deepak Chahar for the Sri Lanka series, India didn’t consider adding Thakur. Even when you don’t take into account Thakur’s cameo that pushed India’s total towards 400, it’s hard to believe a player like him misses the cut this frequently. But if you …

Ravindra Jadeja reveals reason behind lengthy break from international cricket
3 years, 1 month ago

Ravindra Jadeja reveals reason behind lengthy break from international cricket

Hindustan Times  

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is back in the Indian team and will be playing his first international match since November last year in the first T20I against Sri Lanka in Lucknow. Jadeja picked up an injury in the first Test against New Zealand in Kanpur and was subsequently ruled out of the series and India's tour of South Africa as well. …

Shardul Thakur kept on learning: Childhood coach Dinesh Lad elated as India star picks maiden 7-wicket haul
3 years, 2 months ago

Shardul Thakur kept on learning: Childhood coach Dinesh Lad elated as India star picks maiden 7-wicket haul

India Today  

Shardul Thakur's childhood coach Dinesh Lad was proud of his student after the star bowler returned with his maiden seven-wicket haul to bowl out South Africa for 229 on the second day of the second Test at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. Lad opened up on Shardul's cricketing journey, saying he never really had to do anything special to mold the …

South Africa vs India: Shardul Thakur promises his best yet to come after historic 7-wicket haul
3 years, 2 months ago

South Africa vs India: Shardul Thakur promises his best yet to come after historic 7-wicket haul

India Today  

Shardul Thakur may have sent records tumbling on Day 2 of the Johannesburg Test but he feels that his best is "always yet to come". "It is my best figures but the best is always yet to come I would say," Thakur told reporters with a smile on Tuesday after the end of the day's play. Thakur said that Bumrah …

How Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar came to India's rescue in Brisbane test
4 years, 2 months ago

How Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar came to India's rescue in Brisbane test

Op India  

One of the key highlights of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been the grit and resilience displayed by the Indian cricket team, especially the tailenders, in the face of adversity. The Indian fans conceded a defeat, without realising what tailenders Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar had in store. Shardul Thakur displays his batting prowess The said partnership between the two became …

IND vs WI, 3rd ODI: Cuttack-hero Shardul Thakur feels he has talent to bat
5 years, 3 months ago

IND vs WI, 3rd ODI: Cuttack-hero Shardul Thakur feels he has talent to bat

India TV News  

India beat West Indies by four wickets on Sunday to clinch three-match series 2-1 in Cuttack. Chasing the target of 316, Indian openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul shared a 122-run stand for the opening wicket, followed by Virat Kohli's 85, which laid the foundation of India's four-wicket win over West Indies. But Shardul Thakur was the real game-changer for …

Shardul Thakur happy to realise his dream of winning a game for India
7 years ago

Shardul Thakur happy to realise his dream of winning a game for India

India TV News  

Medium pacer Shardul Thakur was a happy man after his heroics laid the foundation of India's clinical six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the fourth T20I of the ongoing Nidahas Trophy T20 tri-series. Opting to bowl, young Shardul Thakur registered his best T20 bowling figures as Sri Lanka lost their way in the middle overs after Kusal Mendis' fifty to …

Youngsters who survive rigours of Mumbai cricket, reap bigger rewards, says Shardul Thakur
8 years, 10 months ago

Youngsters who survive rigours of Mumbai cricket, reap bigger rewards, says Shardul Thakur

Firstpost  

It is the rigours of Mumbai cricket that helped young Shardul Thakur toughen up and he attributed his maiden India call-up to the extra effort that one is expected to put in while stepping in to play for the 41-time Ranji Trophy champions. New Delhi: It is the rigours of Mumbai cricket that helped young Shardul Thakur toughen up and …

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