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Shardul Thakur joined the Mumbai Indians for the next season of the Indian Premier League. (PHOTO: Mumbai Indians)

Shardul Thakur joins Mumbai Indians from Lucknow Super Giants ahead of IPL 2026

November 13, 2025 6:22 pm

After the last auction, Thakur found himself with no takers in the league, where he had previously turned out for five different teams – CSK in two stints, either side of playing for Punjab Kings, Rising Pune Supergiants, Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders.

Shardul Thakur eyes No 8 spot in ODI side for 2027 World Cup

October 28, 2025 11:53 pm

The 34-year-old has played 47 ODIs, 25 T20Is and 13 Tests, with his last appearance in white-ball cricket coming in the 2023 ODI World Cup match against Bangladesh in Pune.

FILE IMAGE: Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan in action. (PTI)

'Sarfaraz doesn't need an India A game to play international cricket', says Shardul Thakur ahead of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy clash against Chhattisgarh

October 24, 2025 8:31 pm

Sarfaraz Khan wasn't picked in the India A squad to play two four-day games against the visiting South African A team starting from October 30.

India's Shardul Thakur walks off the field after losing his wicket on day four of the first cricket test match between England and India at Headingley in Leeds, England, Monday, June 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

'Players are taken for granted': Shardul Thakur's blunt take on workload management, says 'frequent breaks good for body'

September 08, 2025 1:59 pm

Besides Thakur, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer and Dhruv Jurel (eventually ruled out due to dengue) were some big names featuring in the tournament.

Shardul Thakur to captain Mumbai after Ajinkya Rahane steps down

August 21, 2025 2:59 pm

Ajinkya Rahane posted on X that he will continue to be available to play for Mumbai

Duleep Trophy: Shardul Thakur to lead star-studded West Zone team

August 01, 2025 4:15 pm

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer and Sarfaraz Khan included in the squad that will be led by the all-rounder

Shardul insisted he could have bowled two more overs on Thursday but the call rested with captain Shubman Gill. (AP)

Shardul Thakur says getting limited overs affecting ‘rhythm’, concedes how much he bowls is captain Shubman Gill’s call

July 25, 2025 12:00 pm

IND vs ENG: When asked about his limited contribution with the ball after the end of the day’s play, Shardul Thakur said the decision rests with captain Gill

Ashwin questioned India for bringing in Shardul Thakur over Kuldeep Yadav in the XI for the Manchester Test. (AP/PTI)

'Blowing my mind away': Ashwin questions India's No.8 batting 'obsession', 'was a no-brainer to play Kuldeep Yadav' in Manchester

July 25, 2025 10:20 am

IND vs ENG: Spin legend R Ashwin also said he could not wrap his head around the fact that India's premier wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been benched throughout the tour so far, and was also not in contention to make the side at Old Trafford.

Navjot Sidhu said bits-and-pieces players like Shardul Thakur cannot win India Test matches abroad. (AP)

'Bits-and-pieces players can't win you Tests': Navjot Sidhu says Shardul Thakur cannot justify selection even with fifty in Manchester

July 24, 2025 12:21 pm

Shardul Thakur was slotted in to bat at No. 7 in Manchester on Wednesday, and with India showing limited faith in his bowling prowess before, Sidhu questioned the purpose of his inclusion.

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'Dekho, Lord's, Lord': Watch Jasprit Bumrah and Shardul Thakur's friendly banter ahead of IND vs ENG 3rd Test

July 09, 2025 8:19 pm

Bumrah, who was not included in the 2nd Test against England at Edgbaston due to his workload management, witnessed his side thrash England by 336 runs with Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep stepping up in his stead.

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IND vs ENG 4th T20I in pics: Suryakumar Yadav and Shardul Thakur star in Indian victory

March 19, 2021 9:27 am

India vs England 4th T20I: With wickets falling at the other end, Suryakumar Yadav's bold and elegant half-century gave India’s innings the required momentum.