Reasons behind Why Shardul Thakur non selected in India Champions Trophy?
Indian All-rounder Shardul Thakur has been putting in some of his most impressive performances in India’s first-class cricket. Apart from the Ranji Trophy, he has showcased his performances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as well. But why is he not being selected even after his amazing numbers in the tournament? Let’s take a look into the reasons behind Why Shardul Thakur non selected in India Champions Trophy.
Shardul Thakur’s Performance in On-going Ranji Trophy
Shardul Thakur played a crucial role in Mumbai’s fightback on day one of their Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir. After a catastrophic batting failure that left Mumbai at 47/7, Thakur’s strong 51-run knock, which included six boundaries and one six, helped Mumbai recover. Key players like Rohit Sharma (3), Yashasvi Jaiswal (4), Shreyas Iyer (11), and Ajinkya Rahane (12) struggled against J&K’s strong bowling attack, led by Umar Nazir Mir, who took four wickets.
Thakur’s partnership of 63 runs with Tanush Kotian (26) for the eighth wicket lifted Mumbai’s total to 120 runs. His composed performance in pressure situations was praised by fans, with many calling for his inclusion in India’s Test squad for the upcoming series against England. Despite Thakur’s efforts, his name being included in the Indian squad is an unlikely task.
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What could be the reason behind his Snub from National Squad?
Apart from his excellent numbers and his significant performances in the Ranji Trophy. As a player, one has to understand that numbers or stats aren’t everything in sports. Shardul Thakur has always been a calm and composed player, which could not be to the liking of the selectors and the Coaching staff as well.
The calls made by the selectors and the management are purely based on how or what a player provides to the squad. Maybe the situation doesn’t fit around Shardul’s game, which is why we didn’t see his name on the national squad list.
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