Shardul Thakur

Shardul Thakur is an Indian cricketer who has made a name for himself as a fast bowler in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Born on 16 October 1991 in Maharashtra, India, Thakur has played for multiple teams in the IPL and has established himself as a reliable bowler.

IPL Career:

Thakur started his IPL career in 2015 when he was bought by Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) for INR 20 lakhs. However, he played only one match for the team and was subsequently released by KXIP. He was then picked up by Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS) in the 2016 IPL auction for INR 10 lakhs.

Thakur made his presence felt in the very first match he played for RPS, where he picked up 3 wickets for just 19 runs against the Mumbai Indians. He finished the season with 11 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 36.54 and an economy rate of 9.45.

In the 2017 IPL auction, Thakur was picked up by the Mumbai Indians for INR 2.6 crores. He played a crucial role in Mumbai Indians' title-winning campaign that year, picking up 11 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 27.81 and an economy rate of 8.36.

In the 2018 IPL auction, Thakur was bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for INR 2.6 crores. He played an important role in CSK's title-winning campaign that year, picking up 16 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 26.06 and an economy rate of 8.92.

In the 2019 IPL season, Thakur played 17 matches for CSK, picking up 8 wickets at an average of 39.25 and an economy rate of 9.61. He also played in the final against Mumbai Indians, where he picked up the important wicket of Quinton de Kock.

In the 2020 IPL season, Thakur played 11 matches for CSK, picking up 10 wickets at an average of 29.30 and an economy rate of 9.67. He played a crucial role in CSK's victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, where he picked up 2 wickets for just 28 runs in his 4 overs.

In the 2021 IPL season, Thakur played 15 matches for CSK, picking up 15 wickets at an average of 24.13 and an economy rate of 8.68. He played a crucial role in CSK's campaign, picking up 3 wickets in the final against Kolkata Knight Riders, which helped CSK win their fourth IPL title.

Overall, Thakur has played 79 matches in the IPL, picking up 92 wickets at an average of 29.78 and an economy rate of 8.93. He has also scored 186 runs at an average of 10.94 and a strike rate of 115.15.

Personal Life:

Apart from cricket, Thakur is also a fitness enthusiast and enjoys working out in the gym. He is also an animal lover and has a pet dog named Zara. Thakur is known for his calm demeanor on and off the field and is regarded as a team player by his teammates and coaches.

Conclusion:

Shardul Thakur has established himself as one of the premier fast bowlers in the IPL. His ability to swing the ball and his clever variations have made him a valuable asset to any team he plays for. Thakur has also shown.