New Delhi:
Shardul Thakur showed his calls again: Shardul Thakur, who took the team beyond 100 by scoring a brilliant half-century against Jammu and Kashmir in the next tour of Ranji Trophy (2025) which started from Thursday, amidst the Mumbai stars falling to the ground.
Shardul Thakur) once again went into discussion. After his score was revealed, once again the exploits of Lord Shardul started appearing on social media. At the same time, for the first time after being ignored for the Australia tour recently, Thakur also opened his mouth after this innings and said that if a particular player has “quality”, then his selection should be considered.
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Thakur said after the day’s play, “What can I say about my quality? Other people should talk about it. If a particular player has quality, then other people should see it. And he should be more “Chances should be given.” He said, “I like to bat in difficult conditions. Everyone does well in easy conditions, but what matters is how you perform in adverse or difficult conditions. I look at difficult conditions as a challenge. And I wonder how this challenge can be overcome.”
Although, when it comes to Team India, Shardul has been in and out of Team India, but Thakur has always impressed with his attitude and passion in domestic cricket. Just like he played an inning of 51 runs in 57 balls on the first day at number eight for Mumbai on Thursday, when Mumbai had lost 7 wickets for 47 runs. And it did not seem at all that it would be able to touch the hundred mark.
Rohit was defended
Also, Rohit defended the failed Rohit Sharma by saying, “He has always been very passionate about Mumbai cricket. We all, being from Mumbai, have seen Rohit’s struggle in his young days. And he is the best batsman for India. Despite playing for Mumbai, he is still very passionate about Mumbai cricket. Even if he is playing for Team India, he follows Mumbai cricket and keeps updated about the situation.
Last year also he showed his strength on the same ground
This innings of Thakur also reminded his fans of his first first-class century in the Ranji Trophy semi-final last season at the BKC ground. Then Thakur, batting at number 9, played a memorable inning of 108 runs in 105 balls with 13 fours and 4 sixes. Even then, with his century, Mumbai had scored 378 for 106 runs against Tamil Nadu. It was due to Thakur’s efforts that Mumbai was successful in winning the 43rd Ranji Trophy title by winning this match by an innings and 70 runs.