Watch: Shardul Thakur’s thunderous celebration after smashing fighting century in Ranji Trophy
In a display of sheer determination and skill, Mumbai’With comprehensive Shardul Thakur Lit up the BKC ground in Mumbai with a thunderous celebration after scoring a fighting century in the run Early trophy season. Turned Jammu and KashmirShardul’s performance was nothing short of heroic, rescuing Mumbai from a precarious position and turning the match in their favour.
Mumbai’s collapse in decline and the Shardul Thakur bailout bill
Shardul came to the crease with Mumbai in trouble at 91/6, further reduced to 101/7 by the time he started his innings. The 33-year-old, known for his aggressive batting, showed his way by smashing his second first-class century off just 105 deliveries, including 15 boundaries. This knock was particularly significant as it was his first since his maiden first-class ton in the previous Ranji Trophy semi-final against Tamil Naduwhere a similar lifted Mumbai from collapse.
Shardul’s animated celebration after scoring triple figures
The celebration that followed was as explosive as his innings. After reaching his century with a six long on in the 60th in Mumbai’s second innings, Shardul raised his arms in triumph, thumped his chest and gestured towards the Mumbai dressing room, a moment captured and shared widely on social media platforms. His celebration was a testament to the relief and joy of overcoming adversity under pressure, reflecting the spirit of cricket that thrives in challenging scenarios.
Here’s the video:
💯 for Shardul Thakur 🙌🙌
Key strike under pressure 👏
Celebrations say it all 👌#Rnija | @IdfcFirstBank
Designation of the result of the work ️ https://t.co/oyxdhqotjo pic.twitter.com/o3xqijzrah
– BCCI domestic (@bccidomestic) January 24, 2025
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Shardul’s Heroics fuel hopes of a national comeback
This appearance comes at a time when Shardul has been out of India’s Test and IPL squads, his last appearance for India being in December 2023 against South Africa. His absence from the IPL 2025 auction has raised questions about his immediate cricketing future, but performances like these in domestic cricket are likely to keep him in the conversation for a national recall.
Mumbai’s strong position at stumps on Day 2
Mumbai, the defenders, are now in a better position in the match, thanks to Shardul’s heroics together Tanush KotianAn elastic half century. At stumps on Day 2, Mumbai were 274/7, leading by 188 runs, with Shardul and Kotian unbeaten on 113 and 58 respectively.
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