Shardul Thakur

IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Setback for India as Shardul Thakur ruled out of Lord’s Test

Ashwin could come into the XI with Shardul down with a hamstring injury. Ishant Sharma too would be in the race if the management wishes to go for a pacer to replace Shardul.

Aug 11, 2021, 17:51 PM IST

India vs Eng 1st Test: Virat Kohli picks Shardul Thakur over Ravichandran Ashwin, former cricketers divided

The decision to include Shardul Thakur ahead of Ravichandran Ashwin has flummoxed many former players, some of who felt that even if Thakur were to be included, Ashwin should have been picked ahead of Ravindra Jadeja.

Aug 05, 2021, 13:48 PM IST

Anand Mahindra gifted the latest Thar to these cricketers, know why

The 2-1 Test series triumph was India’s first in Australia since 1988 with the young Indian team. Apart from Natarajan and Thakur, the other players that will receive the Thar SUV include Mohammad Siraj, Washington Sundar, Shubman Gill and Navdeep Saini.

Apr 02, 2021, 14:55 PM IST

Ind vs Eng 3rd ODI: Shardul Thakur should have been ‘Man of the Match’ instead of Sam Curran, believes Virat Kohli

Shardul returned with the figures of 4-67 in his fours overs including the crucial wickets of Dawid Malan (50), skipper Jos Buttler (15) and Liam Livingstone (36).

Mar 29, 2021, 09:59 AM IST

In Pics: Virat Kohli's India level T20 series with narrow win in 4th T20

Team India levelled the five-match T20 series at 2-2 after their hard-fought eight-run win over England in the fourth T20 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday (March 18) night. Suryakumar Yadav, playing in only his 2nd international game, smashed 57 off just 31 balls to power India to 185 after batting first. Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur then impressed with the ball as India survived a last-over scare from Jofra Archer's bat to post the win. Here we summarise the thrilling tie with a collection of pictures.

Mar 19, 2021, 13:30 PM IST

India vs England: Virat Kohli loses cool over Shardul Thakur’s poor fielding effort

In the 11th over of the match, Kohli lost his cool and gave a piece of his mind to Shardul Thakur following a lazy piece of fielding in the deep.

Mar 17, 2021, 08:27 AM IST

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Shardul Thakur rocks Himachal Pradesh with 57-ball 92

Shardul Thakur in a match between Mumbai and Himachal Pradesh in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, Thakur smashed six fours and the same number of sixes to help his side post a stiff 321/9 in 50 overs. This was also his first half-century in List A cricket, and he took just 39 balls to reach the 50-run mark.  

Mar 01, 2021, 18:22 PM IST

India vs England: It’ll be a blessing to open batting for India, says Washington Sundar

In the first innings, he put on a century-stand with Shardul Thakur for the seventh wicket to bail India out of trouble. He struck 62 off 144 from No. 7 after having taken three wickets including that of Steven Smith. In the second innings, his cameo (22 off 29) ensured India chased down the target of 328.

Jan 26, 2021, 15:09 PM IST

DNA Analysis: Board outside Rahane's home had W 5 4 3 2 1 0, find out what it means here

We'll take a look at how the heroes of India's 2-1 series triumph over Australia were welcomed back home. They have proved that no name is big or small, work is big or small. They have proven that experience isn't everything, talent and will to perform is the biggest.

Jan 22, 2021, 17:09 PM IST

In Pics: Victorious Team India arrive in India, head to quarantine

Team India players arrived in Mumbai and New Delhi airport from Australia on Thursday (January 21) morning after retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 2-1 Test series win over Australia. It was a muted welcome of sorts with all of the cricketers arriving with face masks on and those arriving in Mumbai will have to go into at least four days of home quarantine. 

Jan 21, 2021, 12:58 PM IST

In Pics: Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar make it a Super Sunday for India

The Indian cricket team had a day to remember at the Gabba as debutant Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur put on 123 runs for 7th wicket to lead the team's fightback.

Jan 17, 2021, 14:38 PM IST

India vs Australia 4th Test: Sundar and Thakur fifties in India fight back, concede only 33-run lead

Thakur's combative knock ended when Pat Cummins went through his gates while Washington was dismissed by Starc in the final session.

Jan 17, 2021, 12:50 PM IST

India vs Australia 4th Test: Sundar and Thakur in record-stand, Shardul achieves this big feat

At the tea break, India’s score reads 253/6 and the visitors are still trailing by 116 runs. Sundar and Thakur are currently unbeaten on 38 and 33 respectively.

Jan 17, 2021, 10:38 AM IST

India vs Australia: Injured Vihari out of Brisbane Test, unlikely for Eng series

In another important development, Shardul Thakur is likely to replace an injured Ravindra Jadeja in Brisbane on a track that is supposed to be the bounciest of the series.

Jan 12, 2021, 06:59 AM IST

India vs Australia: Shardul Thakur added to T20I squad as Ravindra Jadeja ruled out due to concussion

India will look to clinch the T20I series in their second T20I against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Sunday.

Dec 05, 2020, 08:40 AM IST

India bank on history, morale-boosting ODI win in T20I series opener against Australia

Till date, the two sides have played nine matches against each other with India coming out winners on five occasions.

Dec 03, 2020, 14:31 PM IST

My positivity and passion can help India win T20 World Cup: Shardul Thakur

Leaving the hammering in New Zealand behind, pacer Shardul Thakur on Monday exuded plenty of confidence, asserting that he will learn from his "mistakes" and passionately work towards helping India win the World T20.

Feb 17, 2020, 16:17 PM IST

Shardul Thakur man of the match in Wellington T20I against New Zealand, relishes India's nail-biting win

India are on a roll against New Zealand and have taken a 4-0 lead in their ongoing T20 International series against the hosts after keeping their nerves once again in a Super Over. Led by Virat Kohli, India on Friday won the second consecutive Super Over against New Zealand in Wellington following their triumph just two days ago in a similar situation in Hamilton. New Zealand seemed to be on their way to chasing down the target of 166 but, as was the case in the previous T20I, a last over fumble led to the scores being tied.

Jan 31, 2020, 20:28 PM IST

India beat Sri Lanka by 78 runs in 3rd T20I, clinch series 2-0

India secured a massive 78-run victory over Sri Lanka in the third T20I here on Friday. With this win, India won the three-match T20I series by 2-0 as the first game was abandoned due to rain.

Jan 10, 2020, 22:59 PM IST