Shardul Thakur is reportedly not part of India’s scheme of Things in Test Cricket, As the BCCI and National selectors are set to form a new setup for the entry new cycle of the icc test championships, Starting Whipionships, Starting White England tour.
As reported by the time of India, Indian selectors have moved on from Shardul Thakur, which means the Mumbai star will not be recalled to the test side for the upcoming england tour. He Last Played A Test for India Against South Africa in Centurion in December 2023.
No place for Shardul Thakur in India’s New Test Plans
It is being said that Shardul Thakur will not get a chance to sport whites for India again, as the national selects are ready to form a team of young guns for the future. Presently, Nitish Kumar Reddy, as a Seam-Bowling All-Roinder, is the favorite to be groomed for the format.
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Shardul Thakur has represented India in 11 Tests Since making his debut against Rate of 3.64 with one four-health haul and one five-health haul.
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The right-handed batter also scored 331 runs in 18 innings with the Highest Score of 67 in 18 Test Innings at an average of 19.47 and a strike rate of 63.40. Shardul Thakur has Four Fiftees to his name in Test Cricket. He Also has 2 298 wickets and 2492 runs in 92 first-class matches to his name.
Nitish Kumar Reddy Set for England Tour
Meanwhile, England Won’T offer Spin-Firendly Pitutions to India, but the team could still benefit from the batting depth of their spin all-earders in the upcoming five-match test series, Starting on Ravindra Jadeja is a guaranteed pick thanks to his all-round skills, while axar patel and washington sundar might earn a place for his improving.
Axar Patel has shown solid growth with the bat. For the Seam-Bowling All-Roinder Role, Nitish Kumar Reddy is Currently the only conender. Reddy is set to retain his place in the test squad for the england tour, which is likely to be picked next week.
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