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| birth_place = Palghar, Maharashtra, India | | birth_place = Palghar, Maharashtra, India | ||
| nationality = Indian | | nationality = Indian | ||
| education = | | education = | ||
| occupation = Cricketer | | occupation = Cricketer | ||
| years_active = 2012–present | | years_active = 2012–present | ||
| known_for = All-round performances in international cricket and IPL | | known_for = All-round performances in international cricket and IPL | ||
| awards = Asia Cup Winner (2018, 2023) | | awards = Asia Cup Winner (2018, 2023) | ||
}}'''Shardul Thakur''' | }}'''Shardul Thakur''' is an Indian International cricketer. He plays for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. Thakur who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium pace is recognized for his complete cricketing skills because he has made important contributions to both one-day matches and Test match cricket. He was part of the Indian squad that won the Asia Cup in 2018 and 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shardul Thakur Profile |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/shardul-thakur-475281 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=1 April 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Shardul Thakur Profile |url=https://www.bcci.tv/international/men/players/shardul-thakur/105 |website=Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) |access-date=1 April 2026}}</ref> | ||
==Early Life== | ==Early Life== | ||
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===Domestic Career=== | ===Domestic Career=== | ||
Thakur achieved domestic success after he spent time improving his fitness and work capacity which enabled him to join the Mumbai domestic team despite his shorter height and his initial fitness issues which critics identified. | Thakur achieved domestic success after he spent time improving his fitness and work capacity which enabled him to join the Mumbai domestic team despite his shorter height and his initial fitness issues which critics identified.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shardul Thakur: The next big product of Mumbai cricket | ||
|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/shardul-thakur-the-next-big-product-of-mumbai-cricket-232240/|website =CricketCountry||access-date=4 April 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Mumbai won by an innings and 21 runs | |||
|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ranji-trophy-2015-16-901105/mumbai-vs-saurashtra-final-901915/match-report-3|website =ESPNcricinfo||access-date=4 April 2026}}</ref> | |||
He made his first-class debut in November 2012 against Rajasthan during the 2012–13 Ranji Trophy. At first he had difficulty playing because he could only get four wickets from his first four games while his bowling average reached 82.0. He showed improvement throughout the season by achieving 27 wickets during his six matches which included a five-wicket performance. In 2014-15 he achieved 48 wickets through ten matches which included five instances of five-wicket hauls to become one of the most important bowlers for Mumbai. | He made his first-class debut in November 2012 against Rajasthan during the 2012–13 Ranji Trophy. At first he had difficulty playing because he could only get four wickets from his first four games while his bowling average reached 82.0. He showed improvement throughout the season by achieving 27 wickets during his six matches which included a five-wicket performance. In 2014-15 he achieved 48 wickets through ten matches which included five instances of five-wicket hauls to become one of the most important bowlers for Mumbai. | ||
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Thakur started his IPL career in 2015 when he joined Kings XI Punjab. His next teams after Kings XI Punjab included Rising Pune Supergiants in 2017 and Chennai Super Kings from 2018 to 2022 and Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023. | Thakur started his IPL career in 2015 when he joined Kings XI Punjab. His next teams after Kings XI Punjab included Rising Pune Supergiants in 2017 and Chennai Super Kings from 2018 to 2022 and Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023. | ||
Chennai Super Kings acquired him for ₹10.75 crore in 2022 and he became one of their main bowlers while leading the team in wicket achievements. The player joined Lucknow Super Giants in 2025 after signing a ₹2 crore reserve contract. Thakur moved to Mumbai Indians through a trade before the 2026 IPL season. | Chennai Super Kings acquired him for ₹10.75 crore in 2022 and he became one of their main bowlers while leading the team in wicket achievements. The player joined Lucknow Super Giants in 2025 after signing a ₹2 crore reserve contract. Thakur moved to Mumbai Indians through a trade before the 2026 IPL season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=India and Bangladesh in Sri Lanka T20I Tri-Series, 2018 | ||
|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-series/2678/india-and-bangladesh-in-sri-lanka-t20i-tri-series-2018/stats#/?statsType=mostWickets&seriesId=2678|website =Cricbuzz||access-date=4 April 2026}}</ref> | |||
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==Awards and Recognition== | ==Awards and Recognition== | ||
Shardul Thakur has been an integral part of India’s cricket success, contributing to the team’s victories in the Asia Cup in 2018 and 2023. His international cricket career shows six impressive five-wicket hauls and multiple match-winning batting performances that helped India secure victories. Thakur established himself as a reliable all-rounder through his consistent batting and bowling performances in Tests ODIs and Indian Premier League matches which showcased his ability to read the game. | Shardul Thakur has been an integral part of India’s cricket success, contributing to the team’s victories in the Asia Cup in 2018 and 2023. His international cricket career shows six impressive five-wicket hauls and multiple match-winning batting performances that helped India secure victories. Thakur established himself as a reliable all-rounder through his consistent batting and bowling performances in Tests ODIs and Indian Premier League matches which showcased his ability to read the game. | ||
==Personal Life== | |||
Thakur and Mittali Parulkar became engaged in November 2021 and they officially married on 27 February 2023. Although he leads a private life he shares his activities through social media platforms. | |||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
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[[Category:Living people]] | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
[[Category:Indian cricketers]] | [[Category:Indian cricketers]] | ||
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[[Category:People from | [[Category:People from Maharashtra]] | ||