In what was the latest development, according to Dainik Jagran reports, it is learned that Shardul Thakur was fine that he would be appointed in the Lucknow Super Giants team (LSG) for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Since last week, India Pacer Shardul Thakur has been observed at the Lucknow Super Giants Camp (LSG).
Shardul Thakur Napodate on auction
Star Pacer constantly trained with a team and put a hard yard. This has increased many speculations about its availability for the team in the season.
Thakur was one of the players who was a napodate at the IPL 2025 auction. The fast bowlers played for Chennai Super Kings in the last edition, and it was expected to bring some dollar this season. But that was not the case, because he failed to attract any bidders, and that shocked many.
But given that Lucknow Super Giants will have a lot of injuries, Shardul Thakur will now have a real opportunity to play in the IPL 2025. Officially franchisely has officially mentioned that the administration will not make the mistakes they have made last season.
He said that if any player would not be available for the entire IPL 2025, then he would announce a replacement on the eve of the season. The source mentioned that they are in contact with some Indian rapid bowlers and after having clarity in injuries, they will publish official announcements. In an interview with Dainik Jagran, he said:
“In the last three seasons, we have been looking for replacements for the injured players, but this time we do not want to repeat that mistake. Before the camp begins, we want to ensure that if the player cannot play the whole season, their replacement is ready.
“We are currently in contact with some Indian rapid bowlers who are unprecedented at the auction of Mega. They also participate in our training. Soon, when the clarity of injured players appears, we can publish official announcements.”
If any fast bowlers are injured, we will include it according to the IPL rules – LSG Officer on Shardul Thakur
The official also spoke of Shardul Thakur, revealing that he would be added to the team if any fast bowlers were injured. He elaborated:
“Shardul Thakur has been part of our camp for a week. If any fast bowlers get hurt, we will include it in the IPL rules.”
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are considering the fitness of the three pacera ahead of the IPL 2025. Three fronts in Mayanka Yadava, Avesh Khan and Mohsin Khan are yet to get approval from NCA. The trio has yet to join the foreign side and one is expected that one of them could be excluded.
If he is given the opportunity, Shardul Thakur will be the key to Lucknow Super Giants with a ball as well as a baton. Pacer took 94 wickekets on average 30.52. Descending the command, he scored 307 runs in 37 inserts at the stunning footsteps of a 138.91 strike.
