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NDTV
3 days ago
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- NDTV
Shardul Thakur, Nitish Kumar Reddy Come Up With Disappointing Shows As England Lions Make Merry vs India A
Shardul Thakur and Nitish Kumar Reddy fighting for the lone seamer all-rounder's slot in the Test team were way below par against a dogged England Lions batting unit that ended the third day's play at 527 for 7 with the opening four-day game against India A meandering towards a tame draw. Seamer Mukesh Kumar 's (3/75 in 21 overs) morning spell with the old Dukes was the only highlight in an otherwise mediocre bowling effort from India on Sunday. It lacked necessary penetration required to make inroads on a docile track and Abhimanyu Easwaran 's captaincy just like his batting left a lot to be desired. Between Shardul (1/90 in 21 overs) and Reddy (0/57 in 11 overs), they bowled 32 overs with the former getting an extended spell but not for once did it seem that they were in a position to trouble a stodgy Tom Haines (171) or a gutsy Dan Mousley (113), who got his maiden first-class hundred. While Reddy took two spells to find his right length, Shardul was insipid at best. They are in a straight fight for the No.7 slot in the Indian Test eleven for the Leeds game but they bowled at an average speed that hovered around 75 miles per hour (120 kmph) and 78mph (125 kmph). Shardul did get a wicket but credit for that would go to Sarfaraz Khan, who was positioned at slightly wide of first slip and dived full stretch to his left to take a one-handed stunner off an over-pitched delivery to deny Haines a sure-shot double ton. Whether the duo, both in Test squad, were told not to go full tilt in the post-lunch and post-tea session is a matter of conjecture but if senior team management wanted to have a better look at who among the two can give 10-12 overs a day in English conditions, they perhaps didn't get a definitive answer.. Replying to India A's mammoth first innings score of 557, England A rode on fine batting efforts from overnight centurion Haines' and Max Holden (101), who reached three figures during the opening session. Apart from the two southpaws, there was a third one in Mousley, who also handled the Indian attack with ease. The Haines-Holden 181-run stand for the third wicket was the cornerstone of England Lions innings. Haines-Mousley stand also yielded 93 runs while Mousley and Zaman Akhter (38 batting) added another 108 runs for the seventh wicket. Mukesh did pitch the ball in right areas and got enough bounce and a bit of seam movement to dismiss Holden, James Rew (8) and Rehan Ahmed (3) in quick succession during the pre-lunch session. He was the only bowler, who at least got some purchase while Harshit Rana (0/84 in 22 overs) found his hard lengths difficult when it came to making an impact. Anshul Kamboj (1/69 in 22 overs) was good while bowling restrictive lines as Lions scored 290 runs in a whole day's play. Brief Scores: India A: 1st Innings 557. England Lions: 1st Innings 527/7 in 124 overs (Tom Haines 171, Max Holden 101, Dan Mousley 113, Mukesh Kumar 3/75). Listen to the latest songs, only on
News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
England Lions Dominate As Thakur, Reddy Struggle On Day 3 In Canterbury
Last Updated: Shardul Thakur and Nitish Kumar Reddy underperformed against England Lions, with Mukesh Kumar's 3/75 being the standout. Shardul Thakur and Nitish Kumar Reddy, who are vying for the lone seamer all-rounder spot in the Test team, performed below expectations against a tenacious England Lions batting unit. At the end of the third day's play, the match seemed destined for a draw with the score at 527 for 7 in the first of the four-day games against India A. Seamer Mukesh Kumar (3/75 in 21 overs) delivered a noteworthy spell with the old Dukes ball in the morning, standing out in an otherwise lackluster bowling effort by India on Sunday. The Indian bowlers struggled to penetrate on a flat pitch, and Abhimanyu Easwaran's captaincy, much like his batting, left much to be desired. Between Shardul (1/90 in 21 overs) and Reddy (0/57 in 11 overs), they bowled a combined 32 overs. Despite Shardul's extended spell, neither bowler appeared capable of troubling Tom Haines (171) or Dan Mousley (113), who scored his maiden first-class century. While Reddy needed two spells to find his length, Shardul's performance was at best uninspiring. Both are competing for the No.7 spot in the Indian Test team for the Leeds game but bowled at average speeds between 75 mph (120 kmph) and 78 mph (125 kmph). Shardul did claim a wicket, but the credit goes to Sarfaraz Khan, who took a brilliant one-handed catch at a slightly wide first slip off an over-pitched delivery, denying Haines a double century. It's uncertain whether the duo, both in the Test squad, were instructed not to bowl at full intensity in the post-lunch and post-tea sessions. However, if the senior team management wanted to assess who could bowl 10-12 overs a day in English conditions, they may not have found a clear answer. Besides the two left-handers, Dan Mousley also played confidently against the Indian attack. The Haines-Holden partnership of 181 runs for the third wicket was the backbone of the England Lions' innings. The Haines-Mousley partnership added 93 runs, while Mousley and Zaman Akhter (38 not out) contributed another 108 runs for the seventh wicket. Mukesh Kumar bowled in the right areas, generating bounce and seam movement to dismiss Holden, James Rew (8), and Rehan Ahmed (3) in quick succession before lunch. Mukesh was the only bowler who managed to extract some assistance from the pitch, while Harshit Rana (0/84 in 22 overs) struggled to make an impact with his hard lengths. Anshul Kamboj (1/69 in 22 overs) bowled restrictive lines, as the Lions scored 290 runs throughout the day. Brief Scores: India A: 1st Innings 557. England Lions: 1st Innings 527/7 in 124 overs (Tom Haines 171, Max Holden 101, Dan Mousley 113, Mukesh Kumar 3/75).
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
'Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant are very different': Comeback man Shardul Thakur sums up India's new Test leadership duo
Team India will enter a new era in Test cricket next month when the side kickstarts its fourth World Test Championship cycle with the five-match series against England. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retiring from the format, a new-look Indian team, led by Shubman Gill, will aim to make a positive start to the transitional era. Rishabh Pant has been named Gill's deputy, with the squad featuring two fresh call-ups in Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh. Additionally, Karun Nair makes a comeback after eight years, while veteran bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur also returns to the team. Shardul produced consistent performances in the domestic circuit for Mumbai in the previous season. With England's bowling conditions putting precedence on pace bowling, Shardul's skills with the ball, in addition to his exploits with the bat in the lower-middle order, made him a preferred candidate for the 18-member squad. During an interview with RevSportz, Shardul spoke about the possibility of playing under Gill and Pant, with whom he has shared the Test dressing room ever since their respective debuts in the format. 'They both are big players and the future of India for sure. They are very different in character – where Shubman is very serious and calm, a composed kind of person when it comes to the game, and Rishabh is a funny and lively guy. But this again is their USP in their own way. They have contributed to the game on the biggest and most crucial stages, and that makes them very promising players for the future of India,' Shardul said. Both will assume leadership roles with ample experience in captaincy, albeit in white-ball formats. While Gill leads the Gujarat Titans in the IPL, Pant is the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants. The opener has also led India in a five-T20I series against Zimbabwe last year, while Pant captained the team during a series in the shortest format against South Africa in 2022. Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav
Mint
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants to miss all-rounder Shardul Thakur against Royal Challengers Bengaluru
The Lucknow Super Giants have allowed Shardul Thakur to leave for England ahead of their final Indian Premier League game, as he prepares for India's tour to England. The bowling all-rounder is part of the India 'A' squad, which will play three warmup matches before the first Test begins on June 20 at Headingley. Thakur is also part of the final 18-man squad that will play the Test series and is expected to play a key role as the bowling all-rounder option. 'Yes, we have allowed Shardul to leave for the UK. It is about national duty and we always want our players to do well for India. Shardul has done well for us and we wish him well,' a source close to the development confirmed in a report. Thakur returned to the Indian Test squad after a gap of nearly 18 months after a stellar season in domestic cricket with the red ball. He will be part of the India 'A' squad, which will play two matches against the England Lions before taking part in an intra-squad match that will involve all members of the senior team. The India A squad leaves for the UK on May 26, and LSG will be without the star all-rounder for their final league game against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, which is scheduled for May 27, Tuesday. LSG are currently seventh in the table with 12 points from 13 matches and will look to close out a disappointing IPL 2025 campaign with a win against the high-flying RCB. LSG are out of contention for a spot in the IPL 2025 playoffs. A new-look Indian team — with a new captain in Shubman Gill and vice-captain in Rishabh Pant — will embark on a tough tour to England, where they will play five Test matches. The first Test begins on June 20 at Headingley, while the fifth and final Test is scheduled for July 31-August 4 at the Oval cricket ground in London.
Mint
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants to miss all-rounder Shardul Thakur against Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Here's why
The Lucknow Super Giants have allowed Shardul Thakur to leave for England ahead of their final Indian Premier League game, as he prepares for India's tour to England. The bowling all-rounder is part of the India 'A' squad, which will play three warmup matches before the first Test begins on June 20 at Headingley. Thakur is also part of the final 18-man squad that will play the Test series and is expected to play a key role as the bowling all-rounder option. 'Yes, we have allowed Shardul to leave for the UK. It is about national duty and we always want our players to do well for India. Shardul has done well for us and we wish him well,' a source close to the developments is quoted as saying in a report. Thakur has returned to the Indian Test squad after a gap of nearly 18 months after a stellar season in domestic cricket with the red ball. He will be part of the India 'A' squad, which will play two matches against the England Lions before taking part in an intra-squad match that will involve all members of the senior team. The India A squad leaves for the UK on May 26, and LSG will be without the star all-rounder for their final league game against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, which is scheduled for May 27, Tuesday. LSG are currently seventh in the table with 12 points from 13 matches and will look to close out a disappointing IPL 2025 campaign with a win against the high-flying RCB. LSG are out of contention for a spot in the IPL 2025 playoffs. A new-look Indian team — with a new captain in Shubman Gill and vice-captain in Rishabh Pant — will embark on a tough tour to England, where they will play five Test matches. The first Test begins on June 20 at Headingley, while the fifth and final Test is scheduled for July 31-August 4 at the Oval cricket ground in London. Thakur played in India's tour of England in 2022 and last played a Test match for the senior team in South Africa in December 2023.
