Stay uncerted in the auction, but then got a big opportunity
The IPL 2025’s debut was disappointing for Team India’s fast bowler all -rounder Shardul Thakur. He was not bought by any team in the mega auction and he remained unusual. But his luck changed with a phone call. Lucknow Super Gynts (LSG) fast bowler Mohsin Khan got injured and was out of the entire tournament. LSG then included Shardul Thakur in the replacement team.
Zaheer Khan changed luck
The credit for Shardul Thakur’s return to the IPL goes to former India fast bowler and Mentor Zaheer Khan of LSG. Shardul revealed that he received a call from Zaheer Khan during the Ranji Trophy knockout match, in which he said that the team was watching him as a possible replacement. Zaheer said that do not sign contracts elsewhere, we may need you. Shardul then turned down the offer of county cricket and returned to the IPL.
Fantastic performance so far in IPL 2025
Shardul Thakur has played two matches in IPL 2025 so far and has taken 6 wickets. He is second in the race for the Purple Cap. His performance has proved that he is still a match winner player.
A look at cricket career
Shardul Thakur has so far scored 31 wickets and 331 runs in 11 Tests. In ODIs, he has scored 65 wickets and 329 runs in 47 matches. At the same time, he has scored 33 wickets and 69 runs in 25 matches in T20 International. Talking about IPL career, he has scored 100 wickets and 307 runs in 97 matches so far.
A big decision was taken after consulting friends
Shardul said that not being selected in the auction was disappointing for him, but after taking advice from friends, he accepted the offer of Lucknow Super Janents. He said that there are ups and downs in cricket, but this opportunity was special for him which he could not leave.
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