Strongest MI playing XI for IPL 2026
Whenever we talk about the most successful franchise in IPL history, the Mumbai Indians' name is always discussed. The franchise that has won 5 IPL titles is now looking to clinch their sixth. By 2020
19 Mar 2026
Shardul Thakur
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34 Years
Bowler
# 50 AllRounders in TESTS
Mumbai, J&K complete formalities to notch easy wins
Mumbai needed just over half an hour to complete the formalities as they beat minnows Puducherry by an innings and 222 runs on the final day to top Group D in Ranji Trophy here on Wednesday. Foll
19 Nov 2025
Shardul backs Kuldeep, Easwaran after missing England Tests
After the conclusion of the Anderson Tendulkar Trophy 2025 between England and India, which ended in 2-2 draw, all-rounder Shardul Thakur reflected on the disappointment of his teammates, spinner Kuld
18 Aug 2025
Shardul Thakur reflects on playing Duleep Trophy 2025
Ahead of the Duleep Trophy 2025 season, India all-rounder Shardul Thakur shared his thoughts on the competition, saying that he would use this opportunity to express himself. The competition, to be he
17 Aug 2025
Shardul reflects on team's fighting mentality in England
India's 2-2 draw in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy wasn't just about numbers on the scoreboard, it was about resilience, belief, and moments of brilliance by the Indian team. Reflecting on the har
17 Aug 2025
Duleep Trophy: Shardul Thakur to lead West Zone
India and Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur was on Friday named the West Zone captain for the Duleep Trophy to be played in September. The 15-member squad also includes India opener Yashasvi Jais
1 Aug 2025
Did India win their last Test against ENG at the Oval ?
Hosts England are leading the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-1. They had the chance to seal the series in Manchester but Indian batters were in no mood to give up so easily. Gill, KL Rahul, Sundar,
31 Jul 2025
Anderson Tendulkar Trophy 2025, Fifth Test: Match Preview
With a deficit of 311 runs and just eight wickets in hand in their second innings of the fourth Test vs England, India were in all likelihood to suffer a series defeat. However, Shubman Gill and KL Ra
29 Jul 2025
India’s mixed record at The Oval sparks concern
The Indian batters demonstrated grit, patience, and determination to secure a draw in the fourth Test at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. After India had lost two wickets without a single run on t
29 Jul 2025
India vs England: Gill gets it wrong with Shardul again?
Shardul Thakur has returned to the Indian lineup for the fourth Test in England. With the pace all-rounder’s comeback, discussions around his limited role with the ball have resurfaced. As India took
25 Jul 2025
Edgbaston Test: Bumrah rested as India makes three changes
After coursing through multiple contrasting updates in the lead-up to the second Test, it has finally been confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah will be rested in Birmingham. It was informed before the start
2 Jul 2025
Ashwin questions Shardul's limited role with the ball
Scrutiny has surrounded pace all-rounder Shardul Thakur for his dismal returns in the opening India vs England Test at Headingley. Playing ahead of the young Nitish Kumar Reddy as India's first-choice
28 Jun 2025
After Clarke, Sanjay Bangar wants Kuldeep Yadav for 2nd Test
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar has advocated for a change in India’s playing XI for the second Test match against England, scheduled to begin on 2nd July. Bangar wants Kuldeep Yadav to be added
28 Jun 2025
End of road for Shardul Thakur in India vs England series?
The opening Test at Headingley had not even reached its conclusion when Michael Atherton called for India to reconsider playing Shardul Thakur again. Until the very end of the first India vs England m
25 Jun 2025
India vs England: Shastri rues lack of support for Bumrah
A late collapse in the Indian batting order concluded the opening innings in Headingley sooner than expected. Riding high on the centuries piled up by captain Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Yashasvi
22 Jun 2025
A look at India Playing XI for the opening IND vs ENG Test
The anticipation and plethora of speculations have come to an end as India officially kick off their new Test era. Shubman Gill walked out as India's captain at the toss of the opening India vs Englan
20 Jun 2025