Team India seams Bowling All-Rounder Shardul Thakur is convinced of his choice for the upcoming five-game test series against England. In a recent interview with RevSportz, Thakur said he had a strong desire to do well for the Indian national cricket team, which is his greatest motivation.
Mumbai secured a semi-final place in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season. The team led by Ajinkya Rahane beat Haryana for 152 rides in the third quarterfinals in Eden Gardens in Kalcuta. Shardul Thakur played a key role in victory, picking up six hicket in the first scams and three in the second.
I have a lot of confidence and confidence – Shardul Thakur
Shardul Thakur has opened its choice for the upcoming test series in England. Thakur said that the team always sets bowlers who can hit positions 7 and 8, whether playing in India or abroad.
“Yes, definitely. I have a lot of confidence and confidence. And I also have a desire on the inside that I have to do good for the Earth. There can be no greater motivation than this,” Thakur said.
“And if we look at a combination of the Indian team, whether we play in India or outside India, we always play such bowlers that can also hit in No. 7 and No. 8,” he added.
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We need bowlers at no. 7 and no. 8 I can also hit – Shardul Thakur
The 33-year-old said they were versatile in the Indian team strategy. He stated that players like Ravicharndran Ashwin and Ravidar Jadej contribute both with a stick and a ball. Thakur added that he had skills to hit positions no. 7 and no. 8 during foreign tours.
“In India, of course, they play Jadeja and Ashwin. Ashwin has achieved so much race for India, and he has won matches and his shot. He is a legend in bowling, but his performance with Bat is also impressive. , Thakur added.
“Whenever we go on a foreign tour, the combination of our team is such that we need bowlers at No. 7 and No. 8 who can also hit. I believe I have a skill to deliver whenever I play for the Indian team at No. 8.”
“As for bowling, whether I play like the third or fourth sailor, I am no less than anyone. For Mumbai I play as the main bowler in the wound trophy, so I used to manageing a new ball.”
I believe I can go with a new ball as well as an old ball – Shardul Thakur
Shardul Thakur stated that he had the ability to adjust any role and his trust in his ability to thicken with the new and that ball.
“There will be a time when if Bumrah balls a new ball on one side, then it is possible that the captain will ask me to grab a new ball on the other. Because I want the rest of the bowlers to the bowl of the semi-new ball.”
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