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“That’s The Biggest Quality He Possesses”: Shardul Thakur On CSK Captain MS Dhoni | Cricket News

Fresh from a title-winning run with Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, India all-rounder Shardul Thakur is now looking forward to his IPL homecoming with the Chennai Super Kings where he expects to "grow" under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni after a not-so-great season last year. Thakur was part of the CSK squad from 2018 to 2021 before plying his trade with Delhi Capitals (2022) and Kolkata Knight Riders (2023). He will return to CSK this season after being bought for Rs 4 crore."Honestly, I did not have a great IPL last year," Thakur told PTI Videos in an interview.Thakur averaged 14.13 with the bat and managed seven wickets in the 11 IPL games he played last year."I am very excited to play under Mahi Bhai. There is something or the other that you take away from the game when you are...
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“Did Not Have Money To Buy Shoes”: Ignored India Star Reveals Early Days Of Struggle, Teammate Who Helped Him | Cricket News

In the Ranji Trophy final, Mumbai are eyeing their 42nd title. They are facing Vidarbha and are in a strong position. The final is also an emotional one for the Mumbai team as on of their veterans Dhawal Kulkarni will retire at the end of the season. It was at the insistence of the team, Kulkarni put off his retirement till the end of the season. Shardul Thakur, who is also playing for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy final revealed how Kulkarni helped him in his early days of struggle."It (playing his last FC game) was (an) extremely emotional moment for him and me also, because I have watched him since childhood. He has helped me also at times with my bowling. When I did not have money to buy the shoes, he gave me a few pairs of shoes also. So, he has helped me a lot," Thakur told reporters...
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“Saw The Comment Shardul Thakur Made”: Rahul Dravid’s Blunt Take On Pacer’s ‘Scheduling’ Remarks | Cricket News

Indian cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid suggested that the domestic cricket scheduling should go through an 'all-round review' after players like Shardul Thakur and R Sai Kishore expressed their concerns. Shardul said that players need more breaks between the matches in order to avoid injury and his sentiments were echoed by Sai Kishore. Following India's win over England in the fifth Test match in Dharamsala, Dravid was asked about the concerns and he said that the BCCI should consult the players who are "going through the grind and putting their bodies on the line.""I've heard the same as well. I saw some of the comments Shardul, I think, made. And in fact some of the boys who've come into the team as well, also comment about how tough the domestic schedule is, especially in a cou...
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On Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer’s Lack Of Form, Shardul Thakur’s “Easy To Criticise” Verdict | Cricket News

Ajinkya Rahane and Shreyas Iyer might have failed to snap their lean run, but Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur on Sunday placed trust in them to return to run-making ways and exhorted for backing the senior batters during their struggle period. Rahane and Shreyas fell for identical seven against Vidarbha as the 41-time champions' first innings folded for 224 at the Wankhede Stadium. “Ajinkya is not scoring runs throughout the season. He is not in the greatest of the forms. We cannot blame him as it is just a phase for him where he is not getting runs,” Thakur told the media after the first day's play.“It's just a rough patch for them. That's what I would say (about) Shreyas (and) Ajinkya. These guys have been absolute match-winners for Mumbai and India." Thakur also urged everyone to s...
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Mumbai vs Vidarbha Final, Ranji Trophy Day 2, Live Score: Mumbai On Top As Vidarbha Lose 4th Wicket | Cricket News

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Final, Ranji Trophy 2024, Live© TwitterMumbai vs Vidarbha Final, Ranji Trophy 2024, Live Updates:Dhawal Kulkarni has provided Mumbai with an important breakthrough as he dismissed Atharva Taide for 23. Aditya Thakare has now been joined by Yash Rathod as four-down Vidarbha aim for a stable partnership. On the other hand, Mumbai bowlers are aiming for some quick wickets, in order to dominate Vidarbha. Earlier on Day 1, Mumbai were bowled out for 224. Shardul Thakur fought the lone battle for Mumbai due to a top-order collapse. Thakur completed his fifty in 37 balls but was eventually dismissed for 75. Prithvi Shaw (46) and Bhupen Lalwani (37) had given Mumbai a flying start after Vidarbha had opted to bowl.Here are the Live Updates of Day 2 of Ranji Trophy final match ...
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Rahul Dravid’s Blunt Take On Scheduling Concerns Amid BCCI’s Red-Ball Cricket Push | Cricket News

Indian cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid suggested that the domestic cricket scheduling should go through an 'all-round review' after players like Shardul Thakur and R Sai Kishore expressed their concerns. Shardul said that players need more breaks between the matches in order to avoid injury and his sentiments were echoed by Sai Kishore. Following India's win over England in the fifth Test match in Dharamsala, Dravid was asked about the concerns and he said that the BCCI should consult the players who are "going through the grind and putting their bodies on the line.""I've heard the same as well. I saw some of the comments Shardul, I think, made. And in fact some of the boys who've come into the team as well, also comment about how tough the domestic schedule is, especially in a cou...
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Mumbai vs Vidarbha Final, Ranji Trophy Live: Mumbai Aim For A Record-Extending 42nd Title | Cricket News

Mumbai Vs Vidarbha Ranji Trophy 2024 Final Live Score© X (formerly Twitter)Mumbai vs Vidarbha Final, Ranji Trophy 2024 Live: Led by an astute captain in Ajinkya Rahane, Mumbai will look to maintain their hegemony on Ranji Trophy with a 42nd title but a gutsy and battle-hardened Vidarbha won't make it easy for the legacy champions in the much-anticipated final starting in Mumbai on Sunday. In Mumbai, coming second best is never a consolation and nothing short of a title would satisfy the connoisseurs of Mumbai cricket sitting in the Garware pavilion of the Wankhede Stadium.Here are the Live Updates of Day 1 of Ranji Trophy final match between Mumbai and Vidarbha:March10202408:07 (IST)Ranji Trophy Final Live: Mumbai Have 42nd Title In SightHello and welcome to our live coverage of the Ran...
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“International Comeback Is Far”: In-form India Star’s Response Despite Ranji Trophy Heroics | Cricket News

Shardul Thakur's sizzling 109 and Tanush Kotian's unbeaten 74 offset R Sai Kishore's six-wicket haul, putting Mumbai in command by powering them to a 207-run first-innings lead over Tamil Nadu on the second day of the Ranji Trophy semifinal on Sunday. Ultimately, Mumbai won the match by an innings and 70 runs. Thakur, meanwhile, admitted that an international comeback for India is not on the cards despite his maiden century across formats. "I think international comeback is far from now because the Test team is out already for the fifth game (against England) and after this we are going into the IPL."It's far, I am not thinking that far. But yes, scoring a century is a big, big relief and also it was very important for the team at that point of time," he added.Shardul Thakur on Sunday s...
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Amid BCCI’s Push For Domestic Cricket, India Star Slams Ranji Trophy Schedule | Cricket News

Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur on Sunday called for much longer breaks between Ranji Trophy games in order to help players get more time for recovery and preparations and lessen injuries. Thakur registered his maiden first-class century during Mumbai's Ranji Trophy semifinal against Tamil Nadu on Sunday. Due to his century and a great fightback by the lower order, Mumbai leads by 207 runs. Following the end of the day's play, Shardul termed the current schedule of having just a three-day interval between matches as "difficult" and "tight". He pointed out that the breaks between games used to be bigger when he had been playing Ranji seven to eight years back."If boys keep playing like this for two more seasons, there will be a lot of injuries across the country," said Thakur."Next yea...
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“BCCI Has To Re-Look”: India Star On Packed Domestic Cricket Schedule | Cricket News

India and Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur on Sunday said that the BCCI will have to relook next year's Ranji Trophy schedule as playing 10 matches with just three-day gaps between games could lead to injuries to players. Thakur said it's difficult for players to adjust to the three-day gap between knockout matches, which was not the case earlier. "B"It's difficult because we are playing first-class games in (a) three days' gap - that has never happened in Ranji Trophy season ever," Thakur told the media here after making a fine century in the semifinal against Tamil Nadu."You know the schedule is becoming tighter and tighter. If boys keep playing like this for two more seasons, there will be lot of injuries across the country. "Next year, they (the BCCI) have to re-look at it and give...