Essex Rope in Shardul Thakur for Upcoming County Season
Author: Joy Sarcar
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All-rounder Shardul Thakur will represent Essex in Division One of the County Championship. Thakur joins hands for a brief spell of the county season 2025.
Reportedly, Shardul Thakur is in good form for both batting and bowling for a few months. He slammed 51 and 119 runs for the first-class century in a match against Jammu & Kashmir. A brisk score of 84 against the match with Meghalaya was another feather in his cap from the Ranji Trophy group stage.
Shardul Signs a Seven-Match Deal with Essex
After rejection from CSK, Thakur bags a decent deal by joining hands with Essex to make a comeback in the Test game.
- The 33-year-old all-rounder from India is set to represent Essex for the county championship rolling out soon.
- It will be his first chance to perform in county cricket, and the veteran bowler and all-rounder are ecstatic over the opportunity.
- In a recent statement, Thakur expressed his excitement about representing Essex this summer. He is zealous about accepting new opportunities and taking up challenges to showcase skills.
- He further stated that it was his dream to participate in the County Cricket Championship and it is a privilege to play for Eagles this year.
Veteran Bowler Made an International Debut in 2017
Shardul Thakur displayed his stellar performances after debuting for the first time in 2017.
- Thakur has played across formats for Team India until 2023 after the Boxing Day test at Centurion against South Africa.
- It was his major development as Thakur emerged as a stellar performer in the Domestic Cricket circuit for Mumbai.
- His bowling prowess was commendable, and so was his ability to the powerful knockouts in the game.
- Shardul’s strength was to fetch wickets at the lower order and enabled Mumbai to gain maximum knockouts in the game.
- It was his mastery in all domestic cricket formats followed by the all-round expertise in the Ranji Trophy game.
Essex Was Flattered by Bowling Capabilities of Shardul
Essex’s Director of Cricket, Chris Silverwood, also agreed with Thakur’s phenomenal knockout potential. They have seen him perform in various formats of the game and also applaud his batting depth philosophy.
Shardul Thakur is amongst the incredible and aggressive all-rounders in the lower order and worked phenomenally on that front. The Club believes in his poised, quick bowling potential and stellar batting at the lower order. This makes him a key asset for Essex in the upcoming County Championship.
His signing with Essex comes at a time when many Indian cricket fans are keen on following domestic and international leagues. With the increasing popularity of cricket betting, many enthusiasts are turning to best cricket betting apps in India to stay updated with match odds, player performances, and expert analysis. Thakur’s presence in the County Championship will surely draw attention from cricket lovers who enjoy following his all-round skills.
In a final statement, the club seemed eager to welcome Shardul as a part of their family and are looking forward to how he displays the gaming edge in the county games held in 2025. Shardul’s good form on both batting and bowling fronts helped him get the Essex deal.
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